Guide de prononciation
- pronouncing the 'a' like in 'cat' instead of 'father'
Comment l'utiliser
When referring to 'child' in Tagalog, you use anak. This term is gender-neutral, so it can refer to a son or a daughter.
For example, you can say:
- Anak ko si Juan. (Juan is my child/son.)
- Anak ko si Maria. (Maria is my child/daughter.)
If you want to specify 'children' (plural), you still use anak, but the context or other words in the sentence will indicate plurality. For instance:
- May tatlo akong anak. (I have three children.)
- Ang mga anak ko ay masaya. (My children are happy.)
A common mistake is trying to differentiate between 'son' and 'daughter' with separate words like in English. In Tagalog, anak covers both. You might specify gender by adding lalaki (male) or babae (female) if absolutely necessary, but it's not the default:
- Anak na lalaki (son)
- Anak na babae (daughter)
Another mistake is using 'mga' when referring to a single child. 'Manga' (mga) is only for plural. So, don't say Mga anak ko si Juan.
Teste-toi 18 questions
Which word means 'child' in Tagalog?
'Anak' is the direct translation for 'child'. 'Tao' means person, 'bahay' means house, and 'pagkain' means food.
If someone says 'Siya ay aking anak,' what are they saying about the person?
'Siya' means she/he, 'ay' is a linking verb, 'aking' means my, and 'anak' means child. So, 'Siya ay aking anak' means 'She is my child.'
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'anak'?
'Ang anak ay malaki' means 'The child is big,' which makes sense. The other options use 'anak' with inanimate objects, which is incorrect.
The word 'anak' can refer to a son or a daughter.
Yes, 'anak' is a gender-neutral term for child, meaning it can be a son or a daughter.
You can use 'anak' to mean 'adult' in Tagalog.
No, 'anak' specifically means 'child'. The word for adult would be 'matanda' (elderly/old person) or 'adulto' (adult, borrowed from Spanish).
If you are talking about your own child, you can say 'aking anak'.
Correct! 'Aking anak' directly translates to 'my child'.
My child is smart.
I have two children.
He/She is a good child.
Read this aloud:
Sabihin: Ang anak ko.
Focus: Ah-nak
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Read this aloud:
Sabihin: Gusto ko ang anak niya.
Focus: Nee-yah
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Read this aloud:
Sabihin: Ang mga anak ay naglalaro.
Focus: Nahg-lah-lah-ro
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Ang bawat magulang ay nagnanais ng magandang kinabukasan para sa kanilang mga ___.
The sentence talks about parents wanting a good future for their 'anak' (children), which fits the context of parents and their offspring.
Mahalaga na turuan ang mga ___ ng magandang asal mula pagkabata.
This sentence emphasizes teaching good manners from childhood, which is typically directed towards 'anak' (children).
Si Maria ay masayang naglalaro kasama ang kanyang ____ sa parke.
The context of playing in the park with someone suggests it's with her 'anak' (child).
Ang kanilang pamilya ay lumalaki na; meron na silang tatlong ___.
The sentence indicates the family is growing and now has three 'anak' (children), implying an expansion in family members.
Bilang isang magulang, responsibilidad mong gabayan ang iyong ___.
A parent's responsibility is to guide their 'anak' (child).
Ang mga ___ ay ang kinabukasan ng ating bansa.
This is a common saying in Filipino culture that 'anak' (children) are the future of the nation.
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