pamilya
pamílya with stress marks
family
Usage Note
Pamilya refers to both immediate and extended relatives, reflecting the central importance of kinship in Filipino culture. It is frequently used with possessive pronouns like 'aking' (my) or 'namin' (our) to talk about one's close-knit household.
Examples
" Mahal ko ang pamilya ko. "
Natural Translation
I love my family.
Literal Translation
Love I the family my.
" Mahilig ang pamilya ko sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
My family loves food.
Literal Translation
Likes the family my to food.
" Tuwing Pasko, umuuwi ang buong pamilya namin sa probinsiya para magkasama-sama at maghanda ng masaganang handaan. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, our whole family goes home to the province to be together and prepare a bountiful feast.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, goes-home the whole family our to-the province to be-together and prepare of bountiful feast.
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