Biyanangbabae (en. Mother-in-law)

/biˈjanɐŋbɐˈbɑɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The mother of a person's spouse.
Maria's mother-in-law is very sweet and caring.
Ang biyanangbabae ni Maria ay napaka-sweet at maasikaso.
A woman who has a in-law relationship due to marriage.
She often spends time with her mother-in-law every Sunday.
Madalas silang nagkakasama ng kanyang biyanangbabae tuwing Linggo.

Etymology

Combination of the words 'in-law' and 'female'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Beloved mother-in-law
A sign of respect and love for the mother-in-law.
Mahal na biyanang babae

Related Words

mother-in-law
The mother of your spouse or your child's spouse.
biyanan

Slang Meanings

A woman with a 'cheesy' style or appearance.
The gang said Mark's biyanangbabae always looks like a fashion disaster.
Sabi ng tropa, ang biyanangbabae ni Mark ay parang laging naka-outfit ng fashion disaster.
A married woman who is loud and often showy.
Over there at the corner, there's a biyanangbabae who's so dramatic, always throwing parties.
Dun sa kanto, may biyanangbabae na sobrang maarte, laging may pa-party.