Apo (en. Grandchild)

a-po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for the child of a person's child.
I have a grandchild who is very kind.
Mayroon akong isang apo na napakabait.
Can refer to a heir or successor.
His grandchild will take over the business.
Ang kanyang apo ang hahalili sa kanya sa negosyo.
Term for a person of high status or respect.
They are sometimes referred to as the grandchildren of the town.
Minsan ay tinatawag din silang mga apo ng bayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grandchild of the town
A term for people who have high respect or status in society.
apo ng bayan
grandchildren
Refers to multiple children of the children.
mga apo

Related Words

grandfather
Term for a person's father, in both familial and general contexts.
lolo
grandmother
Term for a person's mother, in both familial and general contexts.
lola

Slang Meanings

Grandfather or Grandmother
My grandkid is kind and cheerful.
Ang aking apo ay mabait at masayahin.
Term for a young child or grandchild
How are you, kiddo? What's new?
Kumusta, apo? Anong balita?
A pet name for kids
Sometimes I call him kiddo because he’s cute.
Minsan tawagin ko siyang apo kasi cute siya.