Biyenan (en. Father-in-law or mother-in-law)

bee-yeh-nahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is the father or mother of a spouse.

My father-in-law is very attentive to his grandchildren.

Ang biyenan ko ay napaka-maasikaso sa kanyang mga apo.

A term for the parents of your male or female spouse.

We held a gathering at our in-laws' house.

Nagdaos kami ng salu-salo sa bahay ng aming biyenan.

Can also refer to the parents of your spouse's siblings.

I know my sister-in-law's in-laws; they are very kind.

Kilala ko ang biyenan ng aking hipag, napaka-bait niya.

visit to in-laws

Going to the in-laws' house to pay respect.

pagbisita sa biyenan

daughter-in-law

Term for the wife of a son, which may refer to the in-laws of a spouse.

biyanang babae

son-in-law

Term for the husband of a daughter, which may refer to the in-laws of a spouse.

biyanang lalaki

In-laws or life partners

My spouse's in-laws are always quarreling at home.

Biyenan na ng aking asawa ang mga laging nag-aaway sa bahay.

Godparent-like figure who feels like a parent

She's really like my in-law, not just because of marriage.

Biyenan ko na talaga siya hindi lang sa kasal.