Ancestor in Tagalog

“Ancestor” in Tagalog is “Ninuno” or “Angkan” – referring to a person from whom one is descended, typically more remote than a grandparent. Discover the rich cultural significance and various ways to express this important familial concept in Filipino language below.

[Words] = Ancestor

[Definition]:

• Ancestor /ˈæn.ses.tər/
• Noun: A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
• Noun: An early type of animal or plant from which others have evolved.
• Noun: A forefather or progenitor of a family, clan, or lineage.

[Synonyms] = Ninuno, Angkan, Lolo ng lolo, Kaangkan, Pinagmulan, Sinunan, Mga nauna

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My ancestors came to this country over a hundred years ago seeking better opportunities.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking mga ninuno ay dumating sa bansang ito mahigit isang daang taon na ang nakalipas upang humanap ng mas magandang oportunidad.
• Ex2_EN: We honor our ancestors during special ceremonies and keep their traditions alive.
• Ex2_PH: Iginalang namin ang aming mga ninuno sa panahon ng mga espesyal na seremonya at pinapanatili ang kanilang mga tradisyon.
• Ex3_EN: Through DNA testing, she discovered that her ancestors originated from three different continents.
• Ex3_PH: Sa pamamagitan ng DNA testing, natuklasan niya na ang kanyang mga angkan ay nagmula sa tatlong magkakaibang kontinente.
• Ex4_EN: The ancient temple was built by our ancestors more than five centuries ago.
• Ex4_PH: Ang sinaunang templo ay itinayo ng aming mga ninuno mahigit limang siglo na ang nakalipas.
• Ex5_EN: Many families keep detailed records to trace their ancestors and understand their heritage.
• Ex5_PH: Maraming pamilya ang nag-iingat ng detalyadong talaan upang masubaybayan ang kanilang mga ninuno at maunawaan ang kanilang pamana.