Tatay (en. Dad)
tah-tai
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Father is a Tagalog word used as a term or recognition for a dad.
Dad works in a factory.
Si tatay ay nagtatrabaho sa isang pabrika.
A formal term for a man who has children.
Every dad has responsibilities to their family.
May mga responsibilidad ang bawat tatay sa kanilang pamilya.
A term used by a child to refer to their father, often derived from the word 'ita' or 'ita-ita'.
Dad, can I accompany you to the sidewalk?
Tatay, puwede ba kitang samahan sa bangketa?
Common Phrases and Expressions
Beloved dad
A phrase that shows love and respect for a father.
Mahal na tatay
My dad
A phrase that means this is the speaker's own father.
Tatay ko
Related Words
child
A term for an offspring or representative of a parent.
anak
family
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or partnership.
pamilya
Slang Meanings
Boss dad
He's the boss dad of the team, he always helps us.
Siya ang tatay na boss ng team, lagi siyang tumutulong sa amin.
Laid-back dad
We rarely go out, but he's a laid-back dad, so it's okay.
Minsan lang kami umaalis, pero tatay na chill siya, kaya okay lang.
Dad vibes
We're talking, so there are a lot of dad vibes at home.
Nag-uusap kami, kaya ang daming tatay vibes sa bahay.
Cool dad
My dad is a cool dad because he joins all my hobbies.
Yung tatay ko, tatay na cool, kasi sumasali siya sa lahat ng hobbies ko.