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    Ate (en. Sister)

    /ˈa.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A female child of the same or separated parents.
    She is my sister, and she is always there for me.
    Siya ang ate ko at lagi siyang nandiyan para sa akin.
    The name of a younger sister in a family.
    Maria's sister is older than her.
    Ang ate ni Maria ay mas matanda sa kanya.
    A term of respect or affection for a close friend or particular woman.
    Call her ate because she took care of you.
    Tawagin mo siyang ate dahil siya ang nag-alaga sa iyo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'hermana'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sister, help me.
    Saying to ask for help from an older sister.
    Ate, tulungan mo ako.

    Related Words

    brother
    A term for older brother.
    kuya
    sibling
    A general term for siblings.
    kapatid

    Slang Meanings

    Sister, but can be used for friends as if they were siblings.
    Sister, please accompany me later.
    Ate, samahan mo nga ako mamaya.
    Term of endearment or respect for older females.
    Good day, Sister Maria!
    Magandang araw, Ate Maria!
    Can be used like 'girl' or 'female' for young women.
    Sister, you look beautiful today!
    Ate, ang ganda mo today!
    A friendly way to address younger females even if not related.
    Hi, sister! Are you down to hang out?
    Hi, ate! Game ka ba mag-barkada?
    Popular slang among youth that gives respect.
    Sister, let's chat sometime.
    Ate, chika tayo minsan.