Nasab (en. Descent)

nɑˈsɑb

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The status or identification of a person according to their race or family.

His lineage comes from a well-known family in the country.

Ang kanyang nasab ay mula sa isang kilalang angkan sa bansa.

The roots of lineage that connect people to their ancestors.

Many people trace their descent to learn about their origins.

Maraming mga tao ang bumabalik sa kanilang nasab upang alamin ang kanilang pinagmulan.

The identification of generations or family members.

His lineage is rich with stories of successes and failures.

Ang kanyang nasab ay mayaman sa mga kwento ng tagumpay at kabiguan.

Nagmula ito sa salitang Malay na 'nasab' na nangangahulugang 'kamag-anak' o 'paghuhugpong ng angkan'.

descent and race

Refers to the social and physical origin of a person.

nasab at lahi

kin

People connected to a person by blood or marriage.

kan pamilya

ancestor

People from the past who gave lineage to the current generation.

ninuno

Super exciting

Wow, this is so nasab, I'm so happy!

Grabe, ang nasab na ito, ang saya-saya ko!

Unique or one-of-a-kind

Your outfit's nasab design, there's nothing like it!

Ang nasab na design ng damit mo, parang wala pang ganito!

Attention seeker or show-off

He was so nasab at the event, he made everyone his fan.

Nag-nasab siya sa event, lahat na lang ng tao kinuha niyang suki.