Ipaanak (en. To give birth)
i-paa-nak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of giving birth or bringing a child to life.
She decided to give birth to her baby in the hospital.
Siya ay nagpasya na ipaanak ang kaniyang sanggol sa ospital.
The process of having a child.
Mothers go through many things before giving birth to their children.
Ang mga ina ay nagdaranas ng maraming bagay bago ipaanak ang kanilang mga anak.
The active process of enabling a baby to be born.
Doctors focus on the mother's safety when she is about to give birth.
Ang mga doktor ay nakatuon sa kaligtasan ng ina kapag siya ay ipaanak.
Etymology
The word 'ipaanak' comes from the root 'anak', which means a born individual.
Common Phrases and Expressions
home birth
The process of giving birth within the home.
ipaanak sa bahay
to give birth safely
Providing safety during the childbirth process.
ipaanak ng ligtas
Related Words
infant
A newborn child.
sanggol
childbirth
The activity or process of giving life.
panganganak
Slang Meanings
to baby
I want to baby my child who will be born in the coming months.
Gusto ko na i-baby 'yung ipaanak kong anak sa mga susunod na buwan.
cutie (like a baby duck)
I hope my child will be a cutie, so adorable!
'Yung ipaanak ko, sana maging bibe, cute na cute!
mountain of joy
When the child is born, surely it will be a mountain of joy!
Pag ipaanak na, siguradong bundok ng saya 'yan!