Lolo (en. Grandfather)
lo-lo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A male parent of one of the parents.
My grandfather often spends time with his grandchildren.
Ang aking lolo ay madalas gumugol ng oras sa kanyang mga apo.
Refers to a person with an elder or senior role in the family.
Grandfather has many stories about his youth.
Si lolo ay may maraming kwento tungkol sa kanyang kabataan.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'lolo' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog na ginagamit upang tukuyin ang lolo o ama ng ina o ama ng ama.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Beloved grandfather
A statement expressing love for the grandfather.
Mahal na lolo
My grandfather
Refers to one's own grandfather.
Lolo ko
Related Words
grandmother
A female parent of one of the parents.
lola
grandchild
Refers to the children of your children.
apo
Slang Meanings
Cool grandpa
Wow, Jake's grandpa is so cool! He still refuses to lose in games.
Grabe, ang lolo ni Jake, sobrang cool! Ayaw pa rin magpatalo sa mga laro.
Grandpa at home
Grandpa at home, I always listen to his stories about life.
Lolo sa bahay, lagi akong nakikinig sa mga kwento niya tungkol sa buhay.
Grandpa in the hangouts
Ana's grandpa is always in the hangouts, impressive!
Yung lolo ni Ana, laging kasali sa gimik, nakakabilib!
Grandpa with swag
Mark's grandpa is like a grandpa with swag, always wearing stylish clothes!
Lolo ni Mark, parang lolo na may swag, palaging naka-stylish na damit!