From root: gulang
Usage Note
Magulang refers to a father or mother. In Filipino culture, children are expected to show deep respect and care for their parents even in adulthood.
Examples
" Mabait ang aking mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
My parents are kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the my parents.
" Respetuhin ang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Respect your parents.
Literal Translation
Respect the parents.
" Kahit malayo na ako sa bahay, lagi kong inaalala ang kalusugan ng aking mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Even though I'm far from home now, I always worry about my parents' health.
Literal Translation
Even far already I from house, always I worry-about the health of-the my parents.
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