Kamaganak (en. Relative)

/ka-ma-ga-nak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person related to you by blood or marriage.

My relatives came to our wedding.

Ang aking mga kamaganak ay dumating sa aming kasal.

A person who is part of a larger family or clan.

We should take care of our relatives especially in times of need.

Dapat nating alagaan ang ating mga kamaganak lalo na sa mga panahon ng pangangailangan.

People with familial connections that form a part of your life.

My relatives will listen to my stories.

Ang mga kamaganak ko ay makikinig sa aking mga kwento.

Derived from the root words 'kanong' and 'anak'.

blood relatives

Relatives with a direct connection through blood.

kamag-anak sa dugo

family and relatives

All persons related to you as family.

pamilya at kamaganak

family

A group of people typically consisting of parents and their children.

pamilya

clan

The larger genealogical lineage or race.

angkang

family or relative but more informal

Hey, my relatives from Bicol are here!

Uy, nandiyan na yung mga kamaganak ko mula Bicol!

companions or crew at social gatherings

The hangout was fun, so many relatives gathered!

Ang saya ng salu-salo, ang daming kamaganak na nagtipon!

friends who feel like family even if not related

We've been friends so long, we feel like relatives!

Parang magkamaganak na tayo sa tagal ng pagkakaibigan!