Nanay (en. Mother)

nah-nah-yee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who bore, gave birth to, or cared for a child.

My mother is the kindest person in the world.

Ang nanay ko ang pinakamabait na tao sa mundo.

A term for a woman who has children.

My mother is always there to support me.

Laging andiyan ang nanay upang bigyan ako ng suporta.

A person who fulfills the role of a mother.

She is a mother in her community by initiating projects for children.

Siya ay nanay sa kanyang komunidad sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng mga proyekto para sa mga bata.

Derived from the root word 'nana', which is a term used to refer to a mother.

Mom, thank you for everything

An expression of appreciation and gratitude towards the mother.

Nanay, salamat sa lahat

Mom, help me

Asking for help or guidance from the mother.

Nanay, tulungan mo ako

father

A term for a father or a man who takes care of the children.

tatay

child

A person born or cared for by a parent.

anak

Mommy

Hey, Mommy, did you bring my lunch?

Oi, Mommy, dala mo na ba yung lunch ko?

Mom

Mom, I have a problem at school.

Inay, may problema ako sa school.

Mama

Mama, buy me some snacks!

Mama, pabili ng snacks!

Mami

Mami, I'm always left behind at school.

Mami, lagi akong naiwan sa school.