Kumadre (en. Co-mother)

ku-mád-re

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Term used to describe the mother of a child who has been baptized by another mother.

She is my godmother because she is the mother of Maria, my eldest child.

Siya ang aking kumadre dahil siya ang ina ni Maria na kong panganay.

Call for the relationship made between the parents of the baptized children.

Our families became co-mothers after the baptism of Juan.

Kumade ang relasyon ng aming pamilya matapos ang bautismo ni Juan.

Combination of 'ku' (family translation) and 'madre' (mother in religious context)

Become a co-mother

Became part of the family through baptism.

Maging kumadre

brother

Term for an older male sibling, often used among siblings and friends.

kuya

godfather

Term for the father of the child who has been baptized.

ninong

Bestfriend or close friend who feels like a sibling.

Bestie, help me with my project!

Kumadre, tulungan mo naman ako sa project ko!

Term for a friend who is older or always there for you.

Thank you, bestie, for all your support to me.

Salamat, kumadre, sa lahat ng suporta mo sa akin.

Relative by marriage, but used as a term for a close friend.

That's my godmother, we've been close since the wedding!

Kumadre ko 'yan, sa kasal pa lang kami close na!