Pagaanak (en. Giving birth)
pa-gaanak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of creating and giving birth to new life.
Childbirth is an important part of every person's life.
Ang pagaanak ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng bawat tao.
The event of the emergence of a new offspring.
The childbirth of her child is what she has been waiting for.
Ang pagaanak ng kanyang anak ay pinakahihintay niya.
A stage in a woman's life where she becomes a mother.
Giving birth has brought a new perspective to her life.
Ang pagaanak ay nagdala ng bagong pananaw sa kanyang buhay.
Etymology
From the root word 'anak'
Common Phrases and Expressions
childbirth is a blessing
The birth of a child is considered a gift.
ang pagaanak ay isang biyaya
safe childbirth
Birth without danger or complications.
ligtas na pagaanak
Related Words
mother
The woman who brings a new offspring to life.
ina
child
The offspring that is born.
anak
Slang Meanings
Birth of a baby
The day of Maria's childbirth has come, we're all excited!
Dumating na ang araw ng pagaanak ni Maria, excited na kami!
The baby's delivery
We might have an accident with an early delivery, so we should be prepared.
Baka magka-aksidente pa na maaga 'yung pagaanak, kaya dapat handa na.
The baby's arrival
We're worried about the delivery because the doctor has been talking about it for a long time.
Nag-aalala kami sa pagaanak dahil matagal na itong sinasabi ni doktora.