Grandparent in Tagalog

“Grandparent” in Tagalog is “Lolo at Lola” or simply “Apo” when referring to both grandfather and grandmother collectively. This term represents the beloved elder generation in Filipino families, where grandparents play a vital role in raising children and passing down traditions. Explore the different ways to express this important family relationship in Tagalog.

[Words] = Grandparent

[Definition]:

• Grandparent /ˈɡrænˌperənt/
• Noun: A parent of one’s father or mother; a grandfather or grandmother.

[Synonyms] = Lolo at Lola, Mga apo (when used contextually), Mga magulang ng magulang, Ingkong at Inang, Mga ninuno (ancestors)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last month.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking lolo at lola ay nagdiwang ng kanilang ika-50 anibersaryo sa kasal noong nakaraang buwan.
• Ex2_EN: The children love spending weekends with their grandparents in the province.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay mahilig gumugol ng mga katapusan ng linggo kasama ang kanilang lolo at lola sa probinsya.
• Ex3_EN: Our grandparents taught us the importance of family unity and respect.
• Ex3_PH: Ang aming lolo at lola ay nagturo sa amin ng kahalagahan ng pagkakaisa at paggalang sa pamilya.
• Ex4_EN: Many Filipino grandparents help take care of their grandchildren while parents work.
• Ex4_PH: Maraming Pilipinong lolo at lola ang tumutulong mag-alaga ng kanilang mga apo habang ang mga magulang ay nagtatrabaho.
• Ex5_EN: Her grandparents supported her education and encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang lolo at lola ay sumuporta sa kanyang edukasyon at hinimok siya na tuparin ang kanyang mga pangarap.