From root: ama
Usage Note
Inaama is a formal term for a godfather, specifically in the context of religious ceremonies like baptism or weddings. It is a highly respected title.
Examples
" Mabait ang aking inaama. "
Natural Translation
My godfather is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the my godfather.
" Binigyan siya ng regalo ng kanyang inaama. "
Natural Translation
He was given a gift by his godfather.
Literal Translation
Given he of gift by his godfather.
" Tuwing pumupunta kami sa probinsya, hindi namin nalilimutang dumalaw sa aking inaama na siyang gumabay sa akin noong bata pa ako. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we go to the province, we never forget to visit my godfather, who guided me when I was still a child.
Literal Translation
Every go we to province, not we forgetting visit to my godfather who the-one guided to me when child still I.
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