Gng.
The English phrase "Mrs." is translated into Filipino as Gng.
The title Gng. is used to address or refer to a married woman. In Filipino, this title is placed immediately before the woman's surname or her full name.
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation Gng. is derived from the full word Ginang.
Did you know?
- In many Filipino households, people may skip the formal title Gng. entirely and instead use Nanay (Mother) or Tita (Aunt) to show respect to a married woman, even if they are not related.
- Historically, Ginang was used not only for wives but also as a respectful term for any older woman of a certain social class, regardless of her marriage certificate.
- While Gng. is the direct equivalent for 'Mrs.', many Filipinos in urban areas simply use the English 'Mrs.' or the Spanish-influenced 'Señora' when speaking Tagalog.
Examples in context
- Si Gng. Santos ay mabait.Mrs. Santos is kind.
- Kilala mo ba si Gng. Reyes?Do you know Mrs. Reyes?
- Magandang umaga, Gng. Cruz.Good morning, Mrs. Cruz.
Example conversation
Ricardo is introducing his mother to Maria.
- MariaSino siya, Ricardo?Who is she, Ricardo?
- RicardoSiya si Gng. Mendoza, ang nanay ko.She is Mrs. Mendoza, my mother.
- MariaIkinagagalak ko po kayong makilala, Gng. Mendoza.I am glad to meet you, Mrs. Mendoza.
- RicardoMabait talaga si Maria.Maria is really kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Gng., CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
