Filipino · Family & People
asawa
Spouse (husband/wife)
Beginnernoun
Definition
A husband or wife — one word covers both.
Example
Inhinyero ang asawa niya.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'Asawa' originates from the Proto-Austronesian *asawa, meaning spouse or partner. The term has evolved to encapsulate both husband and wife in Filipino culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Asawa' is used in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written Filipino to refer to a spouse, applicable across different regions and settings.