Kaka (en. Uncle)

ka-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word that identifies a person in the position of a father figure (the father's or mother's brother).

Maria's uncle brought gifts for her birthday.

Ang kaka ni Maria ay nagdala ng mga regalo sa kanyang kaarawan.

An informal term for people with a special familial connection.

Uncle, let's go eat!

Kaka, tara na at kumain tayo!

Uncle, thank you!

A way of expressing gratitude to an uncle.

Kaka, salamat!

aunt

A female sibling of the father or mother.

tiya

just recently

Marco just started at work, so he can't join the break yet.

Kaka pasok lang ni Marco sa trabaho, kaya hindi pa siya makasabay sa break.

young or childish

They're still young, they really act like kids in their thinking.

Kaka pa lang sila, parang mga bata pa talaga sa isip.

just now

He just met me, so he doesn't know the people here yet.

Kaka niya lang akong nakilala, kaya hindi pa siya kilala ang mga tao dito.