amahan

The Bisaya word for father (formal is “amahan”.

NounFamily

English Meaning

father (formal / literary)

Pronunciation

a-MA-han

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: More formal than papa. Often used in writing, prayers, and formal speech.

Example Sentences

1. “Ang akong amahan nagtrabaho sa gawas sa nasod.”

“My father works abroad.”

Related Words

Papa / Tatay / Amahan

Father / Dad

inahan

mother (formal / literary)

Pamilya

Family

Quick Reference

Bisaya

amahan

English

father (formal / literary)

Pronunciation

a-MA-han

Part of Speech

Noun

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