anak
anák with stress marks
child; offspring
Usage Note
Anak refers to one's offspring regardless of age and is frequently used by elders as an affectionate term of address for younger people, even if they are not related. This usage reflects a cultural sense of parental care toward the younger generation.
Examples
" Dalawa ang anak nila. "
Natural Translation
They have two children.
Literal Translation
Two the child their.
" Mahal ko ang aking anak. "
Natural Translation
I love my child.
Literal Translation
Love I my child.
" Bilang panganay na anak, siya ang nagbubuhay sa kanilang pamilya simula nang pumanaw ang kanilang ama. "
Natural Translation
As the eldest child, he/she is the one supporting their family ever since their father passed away.
Literal Translation
As eldest child, he/she the supporting to their family since when passed-away the their father.
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