Balae (en. In-law)

/bɑˈlɑ.ɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Relative by marriage, usually refers to the spouse of your child or sibling.

My in-law has come for the wedding.

Ngayon ay dumating ang aking balae para sa kasal.

Term for family members related by marriage.

The relationship between in-laws is often pleasant during occasions.

Laging maganda ang samahan ng mga balae sa mga okasyon.

Refers to individuals born into different families but became relatives through marriage.

We must respect our in-laws as we do our own family.

Kailangan nating rumespeto sa ating balae gaya ng sa ating sariling pamilya.

My in-law

Referring to my in-law.

Balae ko

balaen

Noun referring to the family members through marriage.

balaen

Social interactions or behaviors of one's parents.

Wow, so many connections in the lives of people here in the barangay.

Grabe siya, ang daming balae sa buhay ng mga tao dito sa barangay.

Refers to 'in-law' or parent-in-law.

I got invited to my in-law's birthday, I'm so excited!

Naka-invite ako sa birthday ng balae ko, excited na ako!

A term used to refer to exaggerated or silly behavior.

Don't interfere with my silly acts copying your in-law!

Huwag mo akong pakialaman sa balae mong panggagaya!