Family Members in Bisaya
14 essential words with pronunciation & examples
Learn how to talk about family in Bisaya. Family is everything in Filipino culture, so these words come up in almost every conversation.
Nanay / Inahan
Mother
“Nindot ang akong nanay.”
“My mother is beautiful.”
💡 Nanay is informal/affectionate, Inahan is more formal.
Tatay / Amahan
Father
“Kusog ang akong tatay.”
“My father is strong.”
💡 Tatay is informal/affectionate, Amahan is more formal.
Anak
Child / Son / Daughter
“Pila ka anak nimo?”
“How many children do you have?”
Igsoong lalaki
Brother
“Ang akong igsoong lalaki naa sa Manila.”
“My brother is in Manila.”
Igsoong babaye
Sister
“Tulo ka igsoong babaye nako.”
“I have three sisters.”
Lolo
Grandfather
“Ang akong lolo 80 anyos na.”
“My grandfather is already 80 years old.”
Lola
Grandmother
“Ang akong lola maayo molabot.”
“My grandmother is a good cook.”
Tiyuhin / Tiyo
Uncle
“Ang akong tiyo taga-Davao.”
“My uncle is from Davao.”
Tiyahin / Tiya
Aunt
“Ang akong tiya naghatag ug regalo.”
“My aunt gave a gift.”
Pinangga
Loved one / Sweetheart
“Ikaw ang akong pinangga.”
“You are my sweetheart.”
Asawa
Spouse / Husband / Wife
“Si Maria ang akong asawa.”
“Maria is my spouse.”
Pamilya
Family
“Importante ang pamilya.”
“Family is important.”
Manghod
Younger sibling
“Ang akong manghod estudyante pa.”
“My younger sibling is still a student.”
Magulang
Older sibling / Elder
“Ang akong magulang nagtrabaho na.”
“My older sibling is already working.”