Ninuno (en. Ancestor)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person recognized as an ancestor of a person or lineage.
Maria's ancestors were revolutionaries during the revolution.
Ang mga ninuno ni Maria ay mga katipunero sa panahon ng himagsikan.
A former generation that passed down lineage to the present.
Their teachings from our ancestors are important.
Mahalaga ang kanilang mga aral mula sa ating mga ninuno.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ancestors
refers to the early people or lineage in a family or community.
mga ninuno
Related Words
ancestors council
A group of ancestors that can provide guidance or inspiration.
sangguniang ninuno
Slang Meanings
grandfather or grandmother
Grandpa is here, we're going to eat the rice cake he made.
Nandiyan si Ninuno, kakain tayo ng palitaw na ginawa niya.
family tree
Who are your ancestors? We need to make this into a family tree.
Sino ang mga ninuno mo sa pamilya? Kailangan nating gawing puno ng pamilya ito.