Uncle in Tagalog
“Uncle” in Tagalog is “Tito” or “Tiyo” – a term of respect and endearment for male relatives and family friends. Discover how Filipino culture uses these terms to express familial bonds and social respect beyond just blood relations.
Uncle /ˈʌŋkəl/
- Noun: The brother of one’s father or mother, or the husband of one’s aunt.
- Noun: A term used to address an older male friend of the family or a respected older man.
Synonyms in Tagalog: Tito, Tiyo, Amain, Tiyuhin, Unkel
Examples:
1. My uncle will pick me up from school this afternoon.
Ang tito ko ay susundo sa akin mula sa paaralan ngayong hapon.
2. Uncle Ben always brings us gifts whenever he visits from abroad.
Si Tiyo Ben ay laging nagdadala ng mga regalo tuwing bumibisita siya mula sa ibang bansa.
3. I learned how to fish from my uncle when I was young.
Natututo ako kung paano mangisda mula sa aking tito noong ako ay bata pa.
4. Children are taught to respect their uncles and other elders in Filipino culture.
Ang mga bata ay tinuturuan na igalang ang kanilang mga tiyo at iba pang matatanda sa kulturang Pilipino.
5. Uncle Mario owns a small sari-sari store in our neighborhood.
Si Tito Mario ay may-ari ng isang maliit na tindahan ng sari-sari sa aming kapitbahayan.
