Poonin (en. Ancestor)

po-on-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The ancestral origins or lineage of a family.

The ancestors of the family are upheld in their traditions.

Ang poonin ng pamilya ay itinaguyod sa kanilang mga tradisyon.

A term for the spirits that guard a clan.

They offered food for their ancestors.

Nagtakip sila ng pagkain para sa kanilang poonin.

Ancestors of our lineage

Refers to the ancestors of a lineage that should be respected.

Poonin ng ating lahi

ancestors

Another term for ancestors or earlier generations.

kanununuan

gods and goddesses

Spirits or deities believed to be guardians.

diyos-diyosan

A term used to refer to something that people often lose respect for or the ability to regard sincerely.

Don't complain too much, it's like you don't have any respect.

Wag kang masyadong magrereklamo, parang wala kang poonin.

An expression of disappointment or doubt in a situation.

Go on, even if it's a bit of a mess, let's proceed.

Sige na, kahit poonin pa yan, tuloy na tayo.

Refers to a lack of self-respect or respect for others.

What he did was like totally disrespectful, right?

Yung ginawa niyang 'yon, parang walang poonin, diba?