ineng
inéng with stress marks
young girl
Usage Note
Ineng is an affectionate term of address for a young girl, commonly used by elders or family members. It carries warmth and familiarity. In some regional dialects, it is also used as a general term of endearment for daughters.
Examples
" Halika rito, ineng. "
Natural Translation
Come here, dear.
Literal Translation
Come here, young-girl.
" Halika na, ineng, kain na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Come on, dear, let's eat.
Literal Translation
Come now, young-girl, eat already we.
" Mabait kang bata, ineng, kaya lagi kitang ipinagmamalaki sa aking mga kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
You're a good child, dear, that's why I always brag about you to my neighbors.
Literal Translation
Kind you child, young-girl, so always you I brag-about to my neighbors.
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