Ipanganak (en. To be born)

/i.pa.ŋa.nak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of arriving in the world of a baby.
Maria was born on January 1.
Si Maria ay ipanganak noong ika-1 ng Enero.
An action that describes birth.
The newborn baby first saw the light.
Ang ipanganak na sanggol ay unang nakakita ng liwanag.
The emergence of new life.
Animals are born in various seasons of the year.
Ang mga hayop ay ipanganak sa iba't ibang mga panahon ng taon.

Etymology

Indicates the recognition of newly born individuals.

Common Phrases and Expressions

born leader
A person who naturally has leadership abilities.
ipinanganak na lider
born into a poor family
A person raised under difficult circumstances.
ipinanganak sa isang mahirap na pamilya

Related Words

childhood
The period from birth to adolescence.
pagkabata
lifespan
The set period until death.
taning

Slang Meanings

to come out into the world
Maria should give birth to her baby; we're all excited.
Dapat nang ipanganak ni Maria ang kanyang baby, excited na kami.
to deliver (a baby)
Who delivered her? She said she was about to give birth!
Sino ang nag-deliver sa kanya? Sabi ipanganak na siya!
to give birth (informal and can be used for animals)
Just a few days left, and my dog is going to give birth!
Ilang araw na lang at manganak na ang aso ko!