Komadre (en. Godmother)
/koˈmadre/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A friend or relative with a special connection to the mother.
My comadre helped me take care of my child.
Ang aking komadre ay tumulong sa akin sa pag-aalaga ng aking anak.
A term for a woman who participated in a baptism or wedding ceremony.
The parents asked Maria to be the comadre at the ceremony.
Hiniling ng magulang na maging komadre si Maria sa seremonya.
A woman who serves as a partner or counterpart of a father in raising children.
Comadres often collaborate in raising children.
Ang mga komadre ay madalas na nagtutulungan sa pagpapalaki ng mga bata.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'comadre', referring to a woman who is a friend of the mother or a relative with a special connection to the children.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Long live the comadres!
A greeting to show appreciation for the comadres.
Mabuhay ang mga komadre!
Related Words
kumadre
The form of the word that acts as a noun but is closely related to 'komadre' and used in different contexts.
kumadre
Slang Meanings
Close friend or confidante.
Since we are close friends, we can share secrets!
Kasi tayo na ang komadre, pwede na tayong magshare ng secrets!
Sister in faith, often used in a religious context.
Even in church, we still consider each other sisters.
Kahit sa simbahan, komadre pa rin ang turingan natin.
Clique, best friend.
Where have you been, bestie? Let's go out!
Saan ka na, komadre? Tara, labas tayo!