Daughter in Tagalog

“Daughter” in Tagalog is translated as “Anak na babae”. This term is commonly used to refer to a female child in relation to her parents. The word beautifully captures the family relationship in Filipino culture. Let’s dive deeper into how this word is used in various contexts and everyday conversations.

[Words] = Daughter

[Definition]:

• Daughter /ˈdɔːtər/
• Noun 1: A female child in relation to her parents.
• Noun 2: A female descendant.
• Noun 3: A woman considered as if in a relationship of child to parent (e.g., daughter of the nation).

[Synonyms] = Anak na babae, Dalaga (young woman/maiden), Iha (affectionate term)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My daughter is studying medicine at the university.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking anak na babae ay nag-aaral ng medisina sa unibersidad.
• Ex2_EN: She is the youngest daughter in the family.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ang bunso na anak na babae sa pamilya.
• Ex3_EN: Their daughter graduated with honors last year.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanilang anak na babae ay nagtapos na may karangalan noong nakaraang taon.
• Ex4_EN: The proud father walked his daughter down the aisle.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mapagmalaking ama ay sinamahan ang kanyang anak na babae sa paglalakad sa aisle.
• Ex5_EN: Every parent wants the best for their daughter.
• Ex5_PH: Bawat magulang ay nais ang pinakamabuti para sa kanilang anak na babae.