nakababatang kapatid na babae
The English phrase "younger sister" is nakababatang kapatid na babae in Tagalog.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nakababatang (younger), kapatid (sibling) and na babae (female/woman).
Did you know?
- The word kapatid is formed from the root patid, which means 'to sever' or 'to cut'.
- In daily conversation, Filipinos rarely use the full phrase nakababatang kapatid na babae and instead use the word bunso to refer to the youngest child in the family.
- While 'kapatid' is the formal way to say sibling, in many Filipino households, people prefer using specific kinship terms like ate for older sisters or nicknames to show affection.
Examples in context
- Mayroon akong nakababatang kapatid na babae.I have a younger sister.
- Siya ang aking nakababatang kapatid na babae.She is my younger sister.
Example conversation
Mark and Angela are talking about their families.
- MarkMay nakababatang kapatid na babae ka ba, Angela?Do you have a younger sister, Angela?
- AngelaOo, isa lang ang nakababatang kapatid na babae ko.Yes, I only have one younger sister.
- MarkIlang taon na siya?How old is she?
- AngelaSampung taon na siya ngayon.She is ten years old now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries babae, kapatid, na, CC BY-SA 4.0.
