Ninang (en. Godmother)
ni-nang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who has the role of assisting the parents of a child in their development and education.
My godmother participated in my celebrations because she loves me.
Ang ninang ko ay lumahok sa aking mga pagdiriwang dahil mahal niya ako.
A person designated to a child in the ceremony of baptism or other rituals.
At my baptism, Ms. Maria was my godmother.
Sa aking binyag, si Aling Maria ang aking ninang.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
Godmother, thank you for your gift!
Godmother, thank you for your gift!
Ninang, salamat sa iyong regalo!
Related Words
godfather
The male counterpart of a godmother, who has the same role for the child.
ninong
baptism
A ceremony in which a child is baptized or made part of a religion.
binyag
Slang Meanings
Aunt or older friend
She is my godmother, also like an aunt, because she is always there in our lives.
Siya ang ninang ko, parang tita na rin, kasi lagi siyang nandiyan sa buhay namin.
Someone who serves as an advisor
I will talk to my godmother first before I make a decision.
Kakausapin ko muna si ninang bago ako magdesisyon.
Pitiful or deprived
Her godmother is so busy that she has no chance to relax.
Ang ninang niya, sobrang busy kasi walang pagkakataon makapagpahinga.