From root: ama
Usage Note
Mag-aama refers to a father and two or more children. It is the plural form used to describe the family unit consisting of the father and his offspring.
Examples
" Naglalakad ang mag-aama. "
Natural Translation
The father and his children are walking.
Literal Translation
Walking the father-and-children.
" Masayang naglalaro ang mag-aama. "
Natural Translation
The father and his children are playing happily.
Literal Translation
Happily playing the father-and-children.
" Tuwing Linggo, naglalakad ang mag-aama papunta sa simbahan bago sila kumain ng tanghalian sa tahanan ng kanilang lolo. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, the father and his children walk to church before they eat lunch at their grandfather's house.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, walking the father-and-children toward the church before they eat lunch at home of their grandfather.
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