Tatang (en. Father)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Father or dad, often used to refer to a male who has children.

Dad brought vegetables from the market.

Si tatang ay nagdala ng mga gulay mula sa palengke.

A term of respect or affection for a father or elderly man.

We happily listened to tatang's stories.

Nakikinig kami sa mga kwento ni tatang nang masaya.

Dad, what's the news?

Asking the father what is happening.

Tatay, anong balita?

father

The formal term for a male parent.

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dad

A more casual or affectionate term for father.

tata

Grandfather or elderly man with respect.

He respects this old man named Mang Juan, that's why he always prioritizes his children.

Tinatang ito ni Mang Juan, kaya't laging inuuna ang kanyang mga anak.

Dads or fathers who can be relied upon.

You can always count on Dad when it comes to problems.

Si Tatang ay lagi mong mapagkakatiwalaan pagdating sa mga problema.

Nickname or other term for an older friend or acquaintance.

Do you know what they call him? The youth in the barangay call him tatang.

Alam mo ba yung tawag sa kanya? Tinatawag siyang tatang ng mga kabataan sa barangay.