Pamangkin (en. Nephew/niece)

/pamangkin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A child of a sibling.

I have two nephews, one is male and one is female.

May dalawa akong pamangkin, isa ay lalaki at isa ay babae.

A term for the child of your sibling.

I always bring gifts for my niece during Christmas.

Palagi akong nagdadala ng regalo sa aking pamangkin tuwing Pasko.

Children of a brother or sister may be called nieces or nephews.

My nephews are growing up fast.

Ang mga pamangkin ko ay lumalaki nang mabilis.

The word 'pamangkin' comes from the root word 'pamangkin', which means the child of a sibling.

nephew/niece in the community

Refers to nephews/nieces raised, or children of friends in the community.

pamangkin sa bayan

older nephew/niece

Refers to a nephew/niece who is older than the speaker.

pamangkin ng mas matanda

sibling

A person who shares a common parent with another person.

kapatid

family

A group of people related by blood or kinship.

pamilya

A little one or a young friend.

My nephew/niece is so cute, it seems like they're having so much fun playing.

Ang cute ng pamangkin ko, parang ang saya saya niya sa mga laro.

Beloved heir.

Of course, he's my nephew, so he's important to me.

Siyempre, pamangkin ko siya, kaya't importante siya sa akin.