inaanak
inaának with stress marks
godchild
Usage Note
Inaanak is derived from anak (child) and refers to a godchild placed in someone's spiritual or social care. The godparent-godchild relationship — ninong or ninang and inaanak — is one of the most important social bonds in Filipino Catholic culture, carrying lifelong obligations of support and gift-giving.
Examples
" Inaanak ko ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That child is my godchild.
Literal Translation
Godchild my the child that.
" Binibigyan niya ng regalo ang kanyang mga inaanak tuwing Pasko. "
Natural Translation
He/She gives gifts to his/her godchildren every Christmas.
Literal Translation
Given he/she of gift the his/her godchildren every Christmas.
" Bilang ninang, tungkulin kong tulungan ang aking inaanak sa pag-aaral hanggang makatapos siya ng kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
As a godmother, it's my duty to help my godchild with schooling until he/she finishes college.
Literal Translation
As godmother, duty my-to help the my godchild in studying until finish he/she of college.
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