pamilya ko
/paˈmilja ko/word by word
pamilya ko is the Tagalog way to say my family.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun pamilya (family) and the possessive pronoun ko (my/mine).
How does it change in a sentence?
Depending on the role in a sentence, you will use different markers with pamilya ko. Use ang pamilya ko when your family is the subject of a sentence. To say 'of my family' or to indicate possession by the family, use the marker ng before pamilya ko to get ng pamilya ko. Use sa pamilya ko when expressing direction or a recipient, such as 'to my family' or 'for my family'.
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, the concept of pamilya often extends beyond blood relatives to include godparents, close family friends and distant cousins.
- While pamilya sounds European, the possessive pronoun ko is an ancient Austronesian inheritance, shared with languages like Malay.
- Even though 'pamilya' is the standard word, you may hear people use the term 'kadugo' to refer to blood relatives, which focuses on shared blood rather than the social unit.
Examples in context
- Kayo ang pamilya ko.You're my family.This sentence is useful for telling others that they are your family.Tatoeba #13889163 by qwertzu, translation #10741649 by ddnktr
- Nakikita ko ang pamilya ko.I see my family.This sentence is useful for describing the act of seeing your family.Tatoeba #13889158 by qwertzu, translation #11521463 by figgles
- Palagi kong inuuna ang pamilya ko.I've always put my family first.This sentence is useful for expressing that you prioritize your family.Tatoeba #11815139 by qwertzu, translation #11815024 by ddnktr
- Ipinagmamalaki ko ang aking pamilya.I am proud of my family.
- Bilang isang guro, ako'y may pamilya na sumusuporta sa akin.As a teacher, I have a family that supports me.
- Mahal na mahal ko ang pamilya ko.I love my family very much.
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Example conversation
Mark and Jasmine are looking at a photo album together.
- MarkTingnan mo, ito ang pamilya ko.Look, this is my family.
- JasmineAng dami niyo! Saan sila nakatira?There are so many of you! Where do they live?
- MarkNasa probinsya ang pamilya ko.My family is in the province.
- JasmineGusto ko silang makilala balang araw.I want to meet them someday.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pamilya, ko) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ko, pamilya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
