Kaangkinan (en. Kinship)

/ka'angkinan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The connection or relationship with relatives.
Kinship is important in our culture.
Ang kaangkinan ay mahalaga sa ating kultura.
Comparison of people based on their family or race.
Many traditions are based on our kinship.
Maraming mga tradisyon ang batay sa ating kaangkinan.
Blood relationship or legal connection in a family.
His kinship with the family is indisputable.
Ang kanyang kaangkinan sa pamilya ay hindi mapapasubalian.

Etymology

Root word: angkin

Common Phrases and Expressions

blood kinship
Connection rooted in blood or ownership.
kaangkinan ng dugo
kinship in family
Relationship with family members.
kaangkinan sa pamilya

Related Words

relatives
People who are related by family.
kamag-anak
family
A group of people related by blood or legal relationship.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

family or important people
Of course, my kin are with me at the wedding.
Siyempre, kasama ang kaangkinan ko sa kasal, eh.
people close to the heart
You can't avoid drama with the family, no matter what you do!
Di mo maiiwasan ang drama sa kaangkinan, kahit anong gawin mo!