Netuhin (en. Nephew)

ne-tu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A male child of your sibling.
My nephew studies hard in school.
Ang netuhin ko ay nag-aral ng mabuti sa paaralan.
Refers to the relationship of a person to the child of their sibling.
The family gathered for my nephew's birthday.
Nagsama-sama ang pamilya para sa kaarawan ng aking netuhin.
A noun used to refer to male relatives in the family.
Sometimes we call our nephew 'kuya'.
Minsan ay nagbabansag kami sa aming netuhin bilang 'kuya'.

Etymology

root word: 'netu' meaning 'firstborn child of my sibling'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nephew of the family
Refers to a nephew who is part of the Filipino family.
Netuhin ng pamilya

Related Words

niece/nephew
A general term for the children of siblings, both male and female.
pamangkin
sibling
Individuals who share the same parents or one parent.
kapatid

Slang Meanings

niece or nephew of a parent's sibling
She is my niece, the daughter of my mother's sibling.
Siya ang netuhin ko, anak ng kapatid ng nanay ko.
a mischievous or hyperactive child
My nephew is so hyper, he can't sit still!
Ang netuhin ko, sobrang net netuhin, hindi mapakali!