PinyaIntroduce Your Family in Tagalog - Pamilya
Learn how to introduce your family in Tagalog. Discover words for Tatay (father), Nanay (mother), siblings, and extended family, plus example sentences.
Filipino Family Culture
In the Philippines, family (Pamilya) is extremely important.
Extended families often live together, and family bonds are very strong.
Basic Family Vocabulary
| English | Tagalog | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Family | pamilya | pa-meel-ya |
| Father | tatay / ama | ta-tai / a-ma |
| Mother | nanay / ina | na-nai / ee-na |
| Parents | magulang | ma-goo-lang |
| Child | anak | a-nak |
| Son | anak na lalaki | a-nak na la-la-ki |
| Daughter | anak na babae | a-nak na ba-ba-e |
Siblings
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Sibling | kapatid |
| Older brother | kuya |
| Older sister | ate |
| Younger sibling | bunso (youngest) |
"Kuya" and "Ate" are also used as respectful terms for older people, even without blood relation.
Grandparents & Relatives
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Grandfather | lolo |
| Grandmother | lola |
| Uncle | tito |
| Aunt | tita |
| Cousin | pinsan |
| Nephew | pamangkin na lalaki |
| Niece | pamangkin na babae |
Spouse & Partner
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Husband | asawa (male) |
| Wife | asawa (female) |
| Boyfriend | nobyo |
| Girlfriend | nobya |
Common Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ilan ang kapatid mo? | How many siblings do you have? |
| May asawa ka na ba? | Are you married? |
| Ito ang pamilya ko | This is my family |
| Mahal ko ang pamilya ko | I love my family |
Example Conversation
Talking about family:
A: Ilan kayong magkakapatid? (How many siblings are you?)
B: Tatlo kami. May isang kuya ako at isang ate. (Three of us. I have one older brother and one older sister.)
A: Ah, ikaw ang bunso? (Oh, you're the youngest?)
B: Oo, ako ang bunso. (Yes, I'm the youngest.)
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