manugang
manugáng with stress marks
son-in-law or daughter-in-law
Usage Note
Manugang is a single gender-neutral term that covers both son-in-law and daughter-in-law, reflecting Tagalog's gender-neutral kinship vocabulary. Adding lalaki or babae clarifies gender when needed, and the in-law relationship is highly significant in Filipino family culture.
Examples
" Mabait ang manugang ko. "
Natural Translation
My son/daughter-in-law is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the in-law my.
" Mabait at masipag ang manugang ng aking kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
The son/daughter-in-law of my neighbor is kind and hardworking.
Literal Translation
Kind and hardworking the in-law of-the my neighbor.
" Itinuturing na parang tunay na anak ng aming pamilya ang manugang naming masipag at magalang. "
Natural Translation
Our family treats our hardworking and respectful son/daughter-in-law like a real child of their own.
Literal Translation
Treated as like true child of-the our family the in-law our hardworking and respectful.
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