Inangbinyag (en. Godmother)

i-nang-bi-nyag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who presides over a baptism or who gives a name to a child.
She is Maria's godmother, and she gave her the name.
Siya ang inangbinyag ni Maria, at siya ang nagbigay sa kanya ng pangalan.
A mother who represents a spiritual guide in the child's life.
As a godmother, she has the duty to guide Juan in his journey through life.
Bilang inangbinyag, siya ay may tungkuling gabayan si Juan sa kanyang paglalakbay sa buhay.
A person or official that helps in the baptism of a child in a church.
A godmother is needed to ensure the proper ritual in the baptism.
Kailangan ang inangbinyag upang masiguro ang tamang ritwal sa binyag.

Etymology

from the words 'mother' and 'baptism'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Godmother, please help me!
Godmother, please help me!
Ninang, tulungan mo ako!
What gift will you give for the baptism?
What gift will you give for the baptism?
Anong regalo ang ibibigay mo sa binyag?

Related Words

baptism
A ceremony to formally offer a child to God.
binyag
godfather
A man who helps or represents a spiritual guide in the child's life.
ninong

Slang Meanings

Godparent
Of course, you need a godparent for her wedding.
Siyempre, kailangan mo ng inangbinyag para sa kanyang kasal.
Second parents
She's a godparent so she also feels like a second parent to the child.
Isa siyang inangbinyag kaya parang pangalawang magulang na rin siya sa bata.
Father or Mother in faith
Your godparent is like a father in faith to the children.
Ang inangbinyag mo ay parang tatay sa pananampalataya ng mga bata.