angkan
angkán with stress marks
clan, lineage, family
Usage Note
Angkan refers to a family line or ancestral group, often used when speaking of inherited traits, status, or cultural legacy. It implies a broader and more formal sense of kinship than 'pamilya' (immediate family). Phrases like 'sa aming angkan' (in our lineage) often appear in literature, speeches, and formal family contexts.
Examples
" Malaki ang angkan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our clan is large.
Literal Translation
Big the clan our.
" Kilala ang angkan nila sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
Their family lineage is well-known in town.
Literal Translation
Known the lineage their in-the town.
" Mula sa angkan na may mahabang kasaysayan ng pagtuturo, hindi nakapagtataka na naging guro rin siya. "
Natural Translation
Coming from a lineage with a long history of teaching, it is no surprise that she also became a teacher.
Literal Translation
From the lineage that has long history of teaching, not surprising that became teacher also she.
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