Misis (en. Wife)

/ˈmisis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term used to refer to a female spouse.
She is Juan's wife.
Siya ang misis ni Juan.
A formal term for a woman who is married.
My wife works at the hospital.
Ang aking misis ay nagtatrabaho sa ospital.
In formal situations, refers to the role of a woman in a relationship or family.
The wife plays a significant role in the family.
Ang misis ay may malaking papel sa pamilya.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'misis' ay nagmula sa salitang Ingles na 'missus', na ginagamit sa pagtukoy sa isang asawang babae.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my wife
refers to one's own spouse.
misis ko
the wife helped
the wife provided support to her husband.
tumulong ang misis

Related Words

spouse
Refers to a spouse, can be male or female.
asawa
family
A group of people connected by blood or marriage.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

Town's wife
She is the town's wife, everyone knows her.
Siya ang misis ng bayan, lahat siyan ay kilala.
Female partner
My friend's wife is very cheerful.
Yung misis ng kaibigan ko, masayahin 'yan.
Wife
Come with my wife to the mall later.
Sama ka sa misis ko mamaya sa mall.
Madame
Wife is at home, she might be having breakfast.
Nasa bahay si misis, baka nag-aalmusal na.