Haykapnayin (en. To give birth to)

haɪkapˈnaɪn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of creating a new being.
The giving birth of a child is a miracle.
Ang haykapnayin ng isang bata ay isang milagro.
The process of delivering a baby from the mother's body.
Many preparations are needed for giving birth.
Maraming paghahanda ang kailangan sa haykapnayin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'haykapi' meaning 'to give birth' or 'to bring forth' in context of events.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gave birth
gave birth
nag haykapnayin
gave birth in the hospital
gave life to a new baby in the hospital
haykapnayin sa ospital

Related Words

mother
A woman who has given birth or nurtured a newborn.
ina
infant
A newly born person, often referred to in the first months of life.
sanggol

Slang Meanings

How are you? It's like you've floated away from this world.
Hey, man! It's been so long since you reached out.
Haykapnayin, amigo! Ang tagal mo na hindi nagparamdam.
Why did you just show up now?
Hey, why did you disappear so fast!
Haykapnayin, ang bilis mo namang nawala!