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title: "Child in Tagalog: Anak | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say child in Tagalog. anak. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Child" in Tagalog

Learn how to say child in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Child in Tagalog is "anak".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "ah-nak".

## Usage and cultural notes
Anak is used for one's child and also as a term of affection for younger people.

Use anak for your child or when speaking lovingly to a younger person.

## Example sentences
- May dalawang anak si Maria. - Maria has two children. (family description)
- Anak, kumain ka na. - Child, have you eaten yet? (parent to child)

## Related words
- [Mother](/tagalog/mother/) - Nanay
- [Father](/tagalog/father/) - Tatay
- [Grandchild](/tagalog/grandchild/) - Apo
- [Family](/tagalog/family/) - Pamilya

## Related category
- [Family and Relationships](/categories/family/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
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