Ina (en. Mother)

i-ná

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A woman who has given birth to or raised a child.

The mother is important in everyone's life.

Ang ina ay mahalaga sa buhay ng bawat tao.

A term used to show respect to older women.

Other people call her Ina as a sign of respect.

Ang iba pang mga tao ay tumatawag sa kanya na Ina sa kanilang pagkaka-galang.

From the Latin word 'mater'.

Dear Mother

A formal greeting or expression of respect towards a mother.

Mahal na Ina

father

The term for the male parent who has given life to a child.

ama

Mother or Mommy (informal term for mother)

Mom said we're supposed to eat now.

Sabi ni Ina, kumain na raw tayo.

Always crying (for mothers who often worry about their child)

There she goes again, like a mother who's always crying over her child.

Siya na naman, parang ina na laging umiiyak sa anak niya.