Sanggol (en. Infant)

sang-gol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small child, especially in the first months of life.
The infant is sleeping in his crib.
Ang sanggol ay natutulog sa kanyang duyan.
A term for a newborn child.
Infants require special care.
Ang mga sanggol ay nangangailangan ng espesyal na pag-aalaga.
A child who is less than a year old.
The infant is already walking with the help of his mother.
Ang sanggol ay naglalakad na sa tulong ng kanyang ina.

Etymology

Derived from the native language of the Philippine archipelago.

Common Phrases and Expressions

male infant
a male infant.
sanggol na lalaki
female infant
a female infant.
sanggol na babae

Related Words

child
A person at a young age beyond infancy.
bata
baby care
A term used in infant care.
bingo

Slang Meanings

baby
The baby is sleeping in its crib.
Ang sanggol ay natutulog sa kanyang crib.
kid
This kid is so cute!
Ang sanggol na 'to ay sobrang cute!
little one
Take care of the little one, okay?
Alagaan mo ang sanggol, ha?