Usage Note
Bayaw refers to a brother-in-law — either a sibling's spouse or a spouse's sibling. In Filipino culture, in-laws are integrated closely into family life, and bayaw often implies a bond of camaraderie and mutual support. The term is used as both a kinship label and an informal address.
Examples
" Mabait ang bayaw ko. "
Natural Translation
My brother-in-law is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the brother-in-law my.
" Pumunta ang bayaw ko sa probinsya para tumulong sa ani. "
Natural Translation
My brother-in-law went to the province to help with the harvest.
Literal Translation
Went the brother-in-law my to-the province to help in-the harvest.
" Tuwing may handaan sa amin, ang bayaw ko ang unang dumarating para tumulong sa pagluluto at paghahanda. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we have a party, my brother-in-law is the first to arrive to help with the cooking and preparations.
Literal Translation
Every time there-is party at us, the brother-in-law my the first arriving to help in-the cooking and preparing.
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