Tita (en. Aunt)
tee-tah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A female relative who is a sibling of one’s father or mother.
My aunt brought delicious food to our house.
Ang tita ko ay nagdala ng masarap na pagkain sa aming bahay.
A term used by children to show respect to an older female.
The children always call their teacher tita.
Laging tinatawag ng mga bata ang kanilang guro na tita.
Etymology
Spanish, from 'tía'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Aunt, help me
A statement asking for assistance from an aunt.
Tita, tulungan mo ako
Related Words
uncle
A male relative who is a sibling of one’s father or mother.
tito
Slang Meanings
Tita as a cool or hip aunt.
Aunt is social, she always has young people at her house drinking.
Sosyal si tita, lagi siyang may mga kabataan sa bahay na nag-iinuman.
Aunt who gives life advice with humor.
My aunt always says, 'Don't take life too seriously, enjoy it!'
Tita ko kasi, lagi niyang sinasabing, ‘Wag masyadong seryoso sa buhay, mag-enjoy ka!’
Aunt who is always there for the family.
Aunt, you are the glue of our family, you're always there when there's a problem.
Tita, ikaw ang glue ng pamilya natin, lagi kang nandiyan pag may problema.