The most common is Nanay, which can be shortened to Nay.
Siya ang nanay ko.
She is my mom.
Nanay mo ba siya?
Is she your mom?
Nay, kailangan ko ng tulong.
Mom, I need help.
There's also the word Ina, which is a little more formal.
Siya ang aking ina.
She is my mother.
Mahal kong Ina,
My dear Mother,
Another word for 'Mom' is Inay.
There's a Filipino expression Inay ko po! It means "Oh my mother." It's almost the equivalent of the American "Oh, dear!"
Actually, the Tagalog words given above are considered old-fashioned in the cities. Most educated Filipinos prefer to use English these days.
She is my mother.
Mahal kong Ina,
My dear Mother,
Another word for 'Mom' is Inay.
There's a Filipino expression Inay ko po! It means "Oh my mother." It's almost the equivalent of the American "Oh, dear!"
Actually, the Tagalog words given above are considered old-fashioned in the cities. Most educated Filipinos prefer to use English these days.
Ma, tulungan mo ako.
Mom, help me out.
Siya ang mami ko.
She is my mommy.
Siya ba ang mami mo?
Is she your mommy?
Mom, help me out.
Siya ang mami ko.
She is my mommy.
Siya ba ang mami mo?
Is she your mommy?
