Kamaganakin (en. Relatives)

ka-ma-ga-na-kin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
People connected to each other by blood or marriage.
Many relatives attended her wedding.
Maraming kamaganakin ang dumalo sa kanyang kasal.
People who are part of a family.
He is with his relatives at the celebration.
Kasama niya ang kanyang mga kamaganakin sa pagdiriwang.
The importance of family relationships.
Relatives are important in our lives.
Mahalaga ang mga kamaganakin sa ating buhay.

Etymology

From the word 'kamag-anak' which means related.

Common Phrases and Expressions

relatives
people related to each other
mga kamaganakin
close relatives
relatives such as parents or siblings
kamag-anak na malapit

Related Words

sibling
A relative who can be a brother or sister.
kapatid
mother
The one who gave birth to you; a relative.
ina
father
The one who raised and provided for you; a relative.
ama

Slang Meanings

relatives that are not directly related
He's that relative of Auntie's who is so fun to be with.
Siya yung kamaganakin ni Tita na sobrang saya kasama.
cousins or distant relatives
I haven't met my relatives in the province yet.
Yung mga kamaganakin ko sa probinsya, hindi ko pa nakikita.
extended relatives
During gatherings, all the relatives are there.
Kapag may handaan, lahat ng kamag-anak ay nandoon.