Kahuwela (en. Niece)

/kaˈhu.wɛ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term for the wife of a sibling.

My sister-in-law is very kind and helpful.

Ang aking kahuwela ay napakabait at matulungin.

A female child of a person's sibling or cousin.

Maria is my niece, and I went out with her.

Si Maria ang aking kahuwela at kasama ko siyang lumabas.

root word: 'hewela' meaning 'caught or seized'

My niece

My female relative or sister's wife.

Kahuwela ko

friend

A person with a close association or friendship.

kaibigan

nephew/niece

Term for the child of a sibling or cousin.

pamangkin

Whatever, it's all you!

You're so on point with how beautiful your dress is, you're so outstanding!

Kahuwela sa ganda ng dress mo, sobrang angat ka na!

Totally nailed it!

They rocked it at the event, they looked like celebrities!

Kahuwela ang ganda nila sa event, parang mga artista!