Magangkin (en. Relative)

/maɡaŋˈkin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is related by blood or kinship to another person or family.

He is a relative of mine whom I have not yet met.

Siya ay isang magangkin ko na hindi ko pa nakikita.

An individual who is part of a clan.

Many relatives attended the gathering.

Maraming magangkin ang dumalo sa pagtitipon.

A member of an extended family.

We have many relatives living abroad.

Mayroon tayong maraming magangkin na nakatira sa ibang bansa.

The word 'magangkin' comes from 'to be related' and 'kin' referring to relatives.

family and relatives

Refers to family members and relatives.

pamilya at magangkin

kin

This term refers to the lineage or customary relationship of a person.

angkang

sibling

A term that refers to a child of the same parent.

kapatid

Uncle or Aunt

Uncle Mark really acts like he has nothing to do but nag at the kids.

Si Tito Mark talaga, parang walang ginawa kundi manggitgit sa mga bata.

Niece or Nephew

I'm really close with my nephew, we're always together.

Sobrang close kami ng pamangkin ko, lagi kaming magkasama.

Relatives

My relatives all came to the wedding.

Ang mga kamag-anak ko, lahat dumayo sa kasal.