Sansang (en. An orphan)

/san.sang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A child or person without parents.
The orphan often requires special care.
Ang sansang ay kadalasang nangangailangan ng espesyal na pangangalaga.
An individual abandoned or neglected by their parents.
He is an orphan who grew up in a shelter.
Siya ay isang sansang na lumaki sa isang ampunan.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

cursed orphan
An orphan who is said to bring a curse or misfortune.
ulilang isinumpa

Related Words

adopted child
A child who is taken and cared for by people other than their biological parents.
ampon
blow of fate
A phrase referring to the unfavorable fate experienced by an orphan.
hampas ng tadhana

Slang Meanings

Really joyful
I'm so happy, I feel like I'm on cloud nine right now!
Ang saya saya ko, parang sansang ako ngayon!
Packed with happiness
I got free food, I'm really on top of the world!
Nakakuha ako ng libreng pagkain, sansang na talaga ako!
Totally wild
We just had a party, we were really wild with happiness!
Kaka-party lang namin, talagang sansang kami sa saya!