Father in Tagalog

Father in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Ama” (formal) or “Tatay” (informal/affectionate). Both terms refer to a male parent or paternal figure in Filipino culture. Discover the nuances, synonyms, and practical usage of these essential family terms below.

[Words] = Father

[Definition]:

• Father /ˈfɑːðər/
• Noun 1: A male parent; the man in relation to his child or children.
• Noun 2: A man who provides care and protection; a paternal figure.
• Noun 3: A respectful term for an elderly man or religious leader (e.g., priest).
• Verb 1: To be the father of; to beget a child.

[Synonyms] = Ama, Tatay, Itay, Tay, Papa, Daddy, Tatang, Amang

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: My father works hard every day to provide for our family.
Ex1_PH: Ang aking ama ay nagsusumikap araw-araw para sa aming pamilya.

Ex2_EN: She looks just like her father with the same smile and eyes.
Ex2_PH: Siya ay kamukha ng kanyang tatay na may parehong ngiti at mata.

Ex3_EN: The children always wait for their father to come home from work.
Ex3_PH: Ang mga bata ay laging naghihintay sa kanilang tatay na umuwi mula sa trabaho.

Ex4_EN: He became a father for the first time last year and feels very blessed.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay naging ama sa unang pagkakataon noong nakaraang taon at labis na pinagpala.

Ex5_EN: Father Rodriguez blessed the congregation during Sunday mass.
Ex5_PH: Si Padre Rodriguez ay binasbasan ang kongregasyon sa misa ng Linggo.