Asawa (en. Spouse)

a-sa-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The person married to another person.
My spouse is kind and loving.
Ang aking asawa ay mabait at mapagmahal.
A partner and companion in life.
The support of a spouse is important in every decision.
Mahalaga ang suporta ng asawa sa bawat desisyon.
Someone intended to be with in life through marriage.
My spouse is the one I chose to be with for life.
Ang asawa ko ay pinili kong makasama habang buhay.

Etymology

From the Tagalog word 'asawahin' altered in form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spouse and spouse
A reference to the relationship of spouses.
asawa at asawa
no one else but my spouse
Only the spouse is important.
wala nang iba kundi asawa ko

Related Words

marriage
A ceremony that unites spouses.
kasal
family
A group of people originating from one parent or a joined couple.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

A partner or significant other who is married
Of course, she's my wife, so we are always together.
Siyempre, asawa ko na siya, kaya't lagi kaming magkasama.
Life partner
My wife is with me through all the joys and struggles.
Kasama ng aking asawa ang lahat ng saya at hirap.
Broken-hearted (When the conversation is about severed ties)
Her choice was wrong, she ended up marrying someone else.
Mali ang compress niya, naging asawa pa ng iba.
Space of my heart
My wife will be the teacher of our children.
Asawa ko ang magiging guro ng mga anak ko.