Mother in Tagalog

“Mother” in Tagalog is “Ina” – the most common and formal term for mother in Filipino culture. Tagalog also has various affectionate terms like “Nanay,” “Nay,” or “Inay” that are commonly used in everyday conversations. Discover the rich variations and cultural significance of these terms below.

[Words] = Mother

[Definition]:

• Mother /ˈmʌðər/
• Noun 1: A female parent who gives birth to or raises a child.
• Noun 2: A woman in authority or who holds a maternal role.
• Verb 1: To care for or protect someone in a maternal way.

[Synonyms] = Ina, Nanay, Nay, Inay, Ale, Mamá

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My mother taught me how to cook traditional Filipino dishes when I was young.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking ina ay nagturo sa akin kung paano magluto ng tradisyonal na pagkaing Pilipino noong bata pa ako.
• Ex2_EN: Every mother deserves respect and appreciation for her sacrifices.
• Ex2_PH: Bawat nanay ay karapat-dapat sa respeto at pagpapahalaga para sa kanyang mga sakripisyo.
• Ex3_EN: The mother bird protected her nest from predators.
• Ex3_PH: Ang inang ibon ay pinrotektahan ang kanyang pugad mula sa mga mandaragit.
• Ex4_EN: She became like a mother to all the orphaned children in the community.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay naging parang ina sa lahat ng mga ulilang bata sa komunidad.
• Ex5_EN: I always call my mother every Sunday to check on her.
• Ex5_PH: Lagi kong tinatawagan ang aking nanay tuwing Linggo upang alamin ang kanyang kalagayan.