biyenan
biyenán with stress marks
parent-in-law
Usage Note
Biyenan refers to one's in-laws, particularly a parent-in-law. The relationship with the biyenan is culturally significant in Filipino family life — often involving close cohabitation and family obligations. The term is used warmly or carefully depending on the relationship dynamic.
Examples
" Bumibisita ang biyenan ko bukas. "
Natural Translation
My parent-in-law is visiting tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Visits the parent-in-law my tomorrow.
" Mabait ang aking biyenan at lagi kaming kumakain nang magkasama. "
Natural Translation
My mother-in-law is kind and we always eat together.
Literal Translation
Kind the my parent-in-law and always we eat-together.
" Mula nang lumipat kami sa probinsya, lalo akong naging malapit sa aking biyenan na siyang nag-aalaga sa mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Since we moved to the province, I've grown even closer to my parent-in-law, who takes care of the children.
Literal Translation
Since we-moved to province, more I became close to my parent-in-law who-is the takes-care to [mga] children.
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