Walanganak (en. No child)
/wa.la.ŋa.nak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being childless.
Many couples face childlessness in their lives.
Maraming mag-asawa ang nahaharap sa walanganak sa kanilang buhay.
Without children or offspring.
Despite their desire, they remained childless.
Sa kabila ng kanilang pagnanais, sila'y nanatiling walanganak.
Etymology
The word 'walanganak' comes from the words 'wala' and 'anak'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
no worries
No need to thank; it expresses that there is no obligation or expectation.
walang anuman
Related Words
child
An offspring or young one born to a person.
anak
childbearing
The process of giving birth.
pag-aanak
Slang Meanings
Silent or quiet.
He really doesn't want to get involved, so he just stayed quiet throughout the conversation.
Ayaw niya talagang makialam, kaya't walanganak lang siya sa buong usapan.
A useless person.
For me, he's useless because he doesn't help at all.
Para sa akin, walanganak siya, kasi hindi naman siya nakakatulong.
Doesn't care at all.
The news is so shocking, but he doesn't care at all.
Sobrang yanig ng balita, pero walanganak sa kanya.