From root: anak
Usage Note
Mag-aanak refers to the set of godparents or official sponsors at a Catholic baptism or wedding ceremony. This role carries significant social and spiritual weight.
Examples
" Dumating na ang mga mag-aanak. "
Natural Translation
The sponsors have arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the [plural] sponsors.
" Narito na ang mga mag-aanak. "
Natural Translation
The sponsors are already here.
Literal Translation
Here-now the [plural ,] sponsors.
" Sa binyag ng aming anak, pinili namin ang mga mag-aanak na tunay na magmamahal at gagabay sa kanya habang siya ay lumalaki. "
Natural Translation
For our child's baptism, we chose sponsors who would truly love and guide him as he grows up.
Literal Translation
At baptism of our child, chose we the sponsors that truly will-love and will-guide him while he is growing.
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