From root: ama
Usage Note
Mag-ama refers to the relationship between a father and his child. It is commonly used to describe them as a pair in social situations.
Examples
" Naglalaro ang mag-ama sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The father and child are playing outside.
Literal Translation
Playing the father-and-child at outside.
" Nagtatrabaho ang mag-ama sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
The father and son are working on the farm.
Literal Translation
Working the father-and-child in farm.
" Tuwing Linggo, namamasyal ang mag-ama sa parke bago sila kumain ng tanghalian sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, the father and child stroll in the park before they eat lunch out.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, strolling the father-and-child in park before they eat of lunch at outside.
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