supling
súpling with stress marks
offspring
Usage Note
Supling refers to the young or offspring of a person, animal, or plant — and can even denote a figurative descendant of an idea or lineage. It is used in both literal biological contexts and literary or elevated speech when discussing heritage, legacy, or the continuation of a tradition. It is more formal or poetic than anak (child).
Examples
" Natutulog ang supling ng pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat's offspring is sleeping.
Literal Translation
Sleeping the offspring of cat.
" Ang supling ng pusa ay natutulog. "
Natural Translation
The offspring of the cat is sleeping.
Literal Translation
The offspring of cat is sleeping.
" Bilang nag-iisang supling, malaki ang inaasahan ng kanyang mga magulang sa kanyang kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
As the only offspring, his/her parents have high expectations for his/her future.
Literal Translation
As only offspring, big the expectation of his/her the parents in his/her future.
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