From root: ina
Usage Note
Inahin is a term used specifically for female animals kept for breeding, most commonly used for hens.
Examples
" Nangingitlog ang inahin. "
Natural Translation
The mother hen is laying eggs.
Literal Translation
Laying-eggs the mother-animal.
" Ang inahin ay nagbabantay sa mga sisiw. "
Natural Translation
The mother hen is watching over the chicks.
Literal Translation
The mother-animal is watching over the chicks.
" Ipinagtatanggol ng inahin ang kaniyang mga sisiw kapag may lumalapit na ibang hayop sa kanilang kulungan. "
Natural Translation
The mother hen defends her chicks whenever another animal approaches their pen.
Literal Translation
Defends by-mother-animal the her chicks when there approaching other animal in their pen.
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