Inam (en. Stepmother)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is the spouse of a father who is not his biological mother.

Maria's stepmother is very strict but kind.

Ang inam ni Maria ay napaka-mahigpit ngunit mabait.

A person who takes care or helps raise children who are not their own.

Instead of listening, Timmy always fights with his stepmother.

Imbis na makinig, palaging nag-aaway si Timmy sa kanyang inam.

Derived from the word 'ina' meaning 'mother'.

good stepmother

A stepmother with good behavior and love for children.

mabuting inam

bad stepmother

A stepmother who does not care for the children or has bad behavior.

masamang inam

father

Spouse of the stepmother, and father of the children.

ama

Mom or mother used in a joking or playful tone.

Wow, no matter what I do, there’s still inam there to help me.

Grabe, kahit anong gawin ko, andiyan parin si inam para tumulong sa akin.

Used to express love or friendship to a close friend.

I love you, bro, I'm always here for you.

Inam kita, bro, andito lang ako para sa iyo.