Ngayupapa (en. Mother)

/ngah-yoo-pah-pah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A terminology for mother in some local languages and cultures.

The ngayupapa is important in the education of children.

Ang ngayupapa ay mahalaga sa edukasyon ng mga bata.

This term originated from local languages in the Philippines.

Beloved by mother

Expressing the love of a mother.

Mahal ng ngayupapa

father

Refers to dad or father.

ama

child

Refers to the offspring of parents.

anak

A person or friend who is shy or lazy to take on responsibilities.

Marvin is a ngayupapa when there's a group project, always relying on others to do the work.

Si Marvin ay ngayupapa kapag may group project, laging umaasa na ibang tao ang gagawa.

A person who always just sits around, not keeping up or participating with friends.

Why does Jake seem like a ngayupapa, never joining the outings?

Bakit parang ngayupapa si Jake, never na nakikisama sa outing?