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    Lala (en. Sister)

    /ˈla.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term used for a female sibling.
    She is my sister who is always there for me.
    Siya ang aking lala na palaging nandiyan para sa akin.
    A term used by children for their female siblings.
    I call my sister 'lala' in front of other people.
    Tinatawag kong lala ang aking kapatid na babae sa ibang mga tao.

    Etymology

    It is derived from local dialects in the Philippines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    My sister
    A phrase referring to one's own female sibling.
    Ang aking lala

    Related Words

    older brother
    Term for an older male sibling.
    kuya
    sibling
    A general term for both male and female siblings.
    kapatid

    Slang Meanings

    Intensely focused or being extravagant in love or care.
    Wow, your love for her is really intense!
    Grabe, ang lala ng pagmamahal mo sa kanya!
    To blow up or get really loud.
    Oh no, it's raining again. The noise outside is really intense!
    Naku, umuulan na naman. Ang lala ng mga ugong sa labas!
    Means very bad or excessively negative.
    The traffic is really bad right now; I can’t leave.
    Ang lala ng traffic ngayon, hindi na ako makaalis.