balae
baláe with stress marks
co-parent-in-law
Usage Note
Balae refers to the relationship between the parents of a married couple — your child's parents-in-law are your balae. This term reflects the Filipino value of extended family ties, as a marriage creates a formal social bond between two families that extends beyond the couple.
Examples
" Balae ko si Aling Rosa. "
Natural Translation
Aling Rosa is my co-parent-in-law.
Literal Translation
Co-parent-in-law my Aling Rosa.
" Nag-usap ang dalawang pamilya dahil balae na sila. "
Natural Translation
The two families talked because they are now co-parents-in-law.
Literal Translation
Talked the two families because co-parents-in-law already they.
" Tuwing handaan, masayang nagkukuwentuhan ang dalawang balae habang inihahanda ang pagkain para sa apo nila. "
Natural Translation
At every gathering, the two co-parents-in-law happily chat with each other while preparing food for their grandchild.
Literal Translation
Every feast, happily telling-stories-to-each-other the two co-parents-in-law while preparing the food for the grandchild their.
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