amain
amáin with stress marks
uncle; stepfather
From root: ama
Usage Note
Amain is a kinship term that can refer to a paternal uncle or, in some regional usages, a stepfather. Derived from the root ama (father), it reflects the expansive nature of Filipino kinship terminology, which often blurs the boundary between father-figure roles in a family.
Examples
" Pupunta kami sa bahay ng amain ko. "
Natural Translation
We are going to my uncle's house.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to house of uncle my.
" Ang amain ko ang nag-aral sa akin ng pagmamaneho. "
Natural Translation
My uncle was the one who taught me how to drive.
Literal Translation
The uncle my the one-who-taught to me of driving.
" Ang amain kong nakatira sa probinsya ang nagpadala ng pera para sa aking pag-aaral sa kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
It was my uncle living in the province who sent money for my college studies.
Literal Translation
The uncle my living in province the sent of money for my study at college.
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