mapamilya
family-oriented
From root: pamilya
Usage Note
Mapamilya describes a person who is exceptionally devoted to their family. It is considered a positive trait in Filipino culture, highlighting a person's commitment to their relatives.
Examples
" Mapamilya ang nanay ko. "
Natural Translation
My mom is family-oriented.
Literal Translation
Family-oriented the mother my.
" Siya ay isang mapamilyang tao. "
Natural Translation
He is a family-oriented person.
Literal Translation
He is a family-oriented person.
" Bagaman abala sa trabaho, napakapamilya pa rin niya kaya laging nakauwi tuwing Linggo para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
Even though he's busy with work, he's still very family-oriented, so he always comes home every Sunday for dinner.
Literal Translation
Although busy with work, very-family-oriented still he so always able-to-go-home every Sunday for the dinner.
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