Understanding relationship-related vocabulary is crucial for effective communication in cross-cultural relationships and social interactions. This comprehensive list provides 25 commonly used English words related to relationships and their Tagalog equivalents. These translations help bridge the language gap between English and Filipino speakers, particularly useful for couples in intercultural relationships or those learning either language.
| English Word | Tagalog Equivalent |
|---|---|
| family | pamilya |
| parent | magulang |
| father | tatay |
| mother | nanay |
| child | anak |
| son | anak na lalaki |
| daughter | anak na babae |
| sibling | kapatid |
| brother | kapatid na lalaki |
| sister | kapatid na babae |
| spouse | asawa |
| husband | asawa (lalaki) |
| wife | asawa (babae) |
| couple | mag-asawa |
| partner | kapareha |
| friend | kaibigan |
| best friend | matalik na kaibigan |
| classmate | kaklase |
| colleague | kasamahan sa trabaho |
| boss | amo |
| employee | empleyado |
| neighbor | kapitbahay |
| relative | kamag-anak |
| cousin | pinsan |
| aunt | tiyahin |
| uncle | tito |
| grandfather | lolo |
| grandmother | lola |