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    Umangkin (en. Nephew/niece)

    /uˈmaŋkin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who is the child of one's sibling.
    He is my umangkin, the child of my sister.
    Siya ang aking umangkin, anak ng kapatid kong babae.
    Refers to the child of a young spouse (not married).
    His umangkin will join the trip, the child of his friend.
    Ang kanyang umangkin ay makakasama sa biyahe, anak ng kanyang kaibigan.

    Etymology

    The root word 'angkin' means 'to own' or 'to possess.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Niece/Nephew of the family
    Refers to the children coming from the sibling's family.
    Umangkin ng pamilya

    Related Words

    Parents
    Refers to the people who gave life, mothers or fathers.
    magulang
    Sibling
    Refers to people who have the same parents or one of the parents.
    kapatid

    Slang Meanings

    to intrude or meddle
    It seems like he intruded in our conversation earlier.
    Parang umangkin siya sa usapan natin kanina.
    to interfere
    Don't meddle, you have nothing to do with this!
    Huwag ka na umangkin, wala kang kinalaman dito!
    to intervene or stop a fight
    He intervened when Aunt got angry.
    Naging umangkin siya nung nagalit na si tita.