Pagpanganak

childbirth; delivery; giving birthnoun / related verb

Alternative meanings

The process of giving birth to a baby; birth; the moment or action in which a mother has her child. It can refer to childbirth as a medical or family event.

Pronunciation

pag-pah-NGAH-nak

Root and affixes

From anak, child or son/daughter. Panganak relates to giving birth; pagpanganak names the act or process of childbirth.

Variants or conjugations

pagpanganak; pag-anak; to give birth; gave birth; childbirth/delivery; delivery

Related words and expressions

pregnant; pregnancy; baby; mother; hospital; doctor; midwife; birth

Meaning and usage notes

Use pagpanganak or pag-anak for childbirth or giving birth. For pregnancy, use pagmabdos or pagbuntis. For birth as the fact of being born, pagkatawo may also be used.