Abla (en. Elder sister)

/ˈabla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term used to refer to an elder female in a family, usually in the context of siblings.

She is my elder sister and she is my advisor in important decisions.

Siya ang abla ko at siya ang aking tagapayo sa mga mahalagang desisyon.

A term that shows respect to elders, especially women.

He spoke respectfully to his elder sister who has more life experience.

Nagsalita siya ng may respeto sa kanyang abla na may mas maraming karanasan sa buhay.

My elder sister came before me

My elder sister has more life experiences than I do.

Nauna sa akin ang abla ko

sibling

Refers to any child of the same parents, can be younger or older.

kapatid

A bit of gossip or a casual conversation, a lot.

You've got a lot of 'abla' going on in your life, huh?

Dami-dami mo nang mga 'abla' sa buhay, ha?

Talking freely or with deep meaning.

Come on, just 'abla', you don't really understand anyway.

Sige na, 'abla' ka na lang, hindi ka naman na nakakaintindi.

Talking nonsense that has no truth.

What 'abla' is that again? It has no basis.

Anong 'abla' na naman yan? Wala namang basehan.