Kumare (en. Godmother)

/kuˈma.re/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term for a female friend of a mother, usually a close relative or friend.

Maria is my kumare, and we often meet during celebrations.

Si Maria ay ang aking kumare, at lagi kaming nagkikita sa mga selebrasyon.

A female godmother who helps in raising a child.

Elena became her kumare at the baptism of their child.

Naging kumare niya si Elena sa binyag ng kanilang anak.

From the Spanish word 'comadre', meaning a friend of the mother or godmother.

Kumare, what's the news?

A greeting that signifies friendship and conversation.

Kumare, anong balita?

kumarehan

The friendship or relationship of kumare.

kumarehan

female friend

Hey, kumare, let's go drinking!

Uy, kumare, tara na sa inuman!

best friend like a sister

She's my kumare, so we're really close.

Sya yung kumare ko, kaya talagang close kami.

friend group with a special relationship

We're like kumare, even though we're not related.

Parang kumare na kami, kahit hindi kami magkamag-anak.