Magkaanak (en. To have a child)

/mag-ka-a-nak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action referring to the process of having a child.

We will have a child next year.

Magkaanak na tayo sa susunod na taon.

Having children from a relationship or marriage.

Many parents want to have children.

Maraming mga magulang ang nais na magkaanak.

Mag- (a common verbal prefix) + anak (noun)

Let's have children

A statement of desire or plan to have children.

Magkaanak tayo

child

Born from parents.

anak

family

A group of people connected by blood relationships.

pamilya

to give birth or to have a child

We want to have a child to add to the family.

Gusto na naming magkaanak para madagdagan ang pamilya.

to become a parent

The timing is just right for them to become parents.

Saktong sakto na ang panahon para sa kanila na magkaanak.

to start a family

Finally, they decided to start a family.

Sa wakas, nag-decide na silang magkaanak.