From root: ama
Usage Note
Pagkaama denotes the state or condition of being a father. It is used when discussing the roles, responsibilities, or identity of a parent.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagkaama. "
Natural Translation
Fatherhood is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the fatherhood.
" Mahirap ang tungkulin ng pagkaama. "
Natural Translation
The duty of fatherhood is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the duty of fatherhood.
" Natutunan niya ang tunay na kahulugan ng pagkaama nang isilang ang kanyang panganay at hawakan niya ito sa unang pagkakataon. "
Natural Translation
He learned the true meaning of fatherhood when his firstborn was born and he held the child for the first time.
Literal Translation
Learned by-him the true meaning of fatherhood when born the his firstborn and held by-him it at first occasion.
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