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    Kaanakan (en. Progeny)

    /ka-a-na-kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Individuals born to a parent or parents.
    His progeny are studying abroad.
    Ang kanyang mga kaanakan ay nag-aaral sa ibang bansa.
    A general term for children.
    His progeny are important to him.
    Ang kanyang kaanakan ay mahalaga sa kanya.
    Offspring that carry the lineage or family name.
    His progeny are known in their clan.
    Ang mga kaanakan niya ay kilala sa kanilang angkan.

    Etymology

    root word: 'child' + '-an' as a suffix indicating place or object

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    for my children
    for the benefit of my children
    para sa aking mga kaanakan
    to communicate with children
    to engage with children
    makipag-ugnayan sa mga kaanakan

    Related Words

    mother
    The woman who gave life or nurtured.
    ina
    father
    The man who gave life or provides for the family.
    ama

    Slang Meanings

    birth
    Rina just had a birthday, that's why they have a celebration at home.
    Kaka-birthday lang ni Rina, kaya may kaanakan sila sa bahay.
    baptism
    We are going to Baby Ella's baptism at church later.
    Tayo ay pupunta sa kaanakan ni Baby Ella sa simbahan mamaya.
    feast
    There's a big celebration in the village, there's a lot of food!
    Malaki ang kaanakan sa barangay, maraming pagkain!