Introducing the Family Members in Bisaya

Maayong Adlaw mga Higala! (Good day Friends!) Today's episode is about Introducing the Family Members in Bisaya.

In the Philippines, we have a very close family ties. You know, some families even when they are already married are still staying with their parents. That's how close we are. If you are from the Western world you may find this weird. Here's a tip: if you want to win a girl's heart, get her family's approval first. This is also applicable to women. Though it is not guarantee but it will give you the push that you need to win her/his heart. We have a famous saying  "you are not just marrying the woman/ man but you are marrying the whole clan" This is somewhat true. It is our culture that even at the earliest stage of courtship, the whole family is involve. Whether you like it or not, the family's involvement is always there. You just have to manage their involvement later in life when you pursue marrying the woman/ man you love.

So, let's start mga higala!

Immediate Family 
Father - papa/ tatay
Mother - mama/ nanay
Big Sister - manang/ ate
little Sister - inday "day"
Big Brother - Manong/ Manoy/ Kuya
Little Brother - Dodong
Sibling - igsoon
Youngest - kinamanghuran
Younger sibling - manghod
Younger sibling girl - manghod nga babae
Younger sibling boy - manghod nga lalake
Eldest - kamagwangan
Older Sister - Maguwang nga babae
Older Brother - Maguwang nga lalake
Eldest Sister - Kinamagwangan nga babae
Eldest Brother - Kinamagwangan nga lalake
Son - anak nga lalake
Daughter - anak nga babae
Husband - bana
Wife - asawa
Child - anak
Family - pamilya
Parents - ginikanan

Extended Family
Cousin - ig-agaw
Relative - parente
In-laws - ugangan
Nephew - pangumangkon nga lalake
Niece - pangumangkon nga babae
Grandparents - Apuhan
Grand Pa - Lolo
Grand Ma - Lola
Grand Children - mga apo
Grand Child - Apo
Aunt/ Auntie - Tiya/ Iyaan
Uncle - Uyu-an/ Tiyo

Sample Sentences: 

Mao ni ang akong Mama ug Papa.
This is my Mom and Dad.

Mao ni ang akong mga ginikanan.
These are my parents.

Mao ni ang akong mga igsoon.
These are my siblings.

Mao ni ang akong igsoon nga babae
This is my sister.

Mao ni ang akong igsoon nga lalaki.
This is my brother.


If you have a question just leave it down below in the comments. It's a lot to memorize but don't be discourage, just keep going amigo/amiga. Kaya nimo na!(you can do it!)

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