Tiya (en. Aunt)

/ˈti.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A female relative who is a sibling of one of the parents.

My aunt brought gifts to my birthday.

Ang aking tiya ay nagdala ng mga regalo sa aking kaarawan.

A term that can be used as a form of respect or to refer to older women in the community.

Yes, aunt, the children should be taken care of.

Tama, tiya, ang mga bata ay dapat niyong alagaan.

Spanish word: tía

Aunt, I need help.

A term of request for assistance.

Tiya, ako po ay nangangailangan ng tulong.

uncle

A male relative who is a sibling of one of the parents.

tiyo

niece or nephew

Child of an aunt or uncle.

pamangkinn

Aunt who is part of a group or clique.

She is the aunt of the group, that's why she always organizes the outings.

Siya ang tiya ng grupo, kaya laging nag-oorganisa ng mga outing.

Aunt who is playful or cheerful.

He's so lively, like an aunt taking care of the kids at home.

Ang gulo niya, parang tiya na nag-aasikaso ng mga kabataan sa bahay.

Word used for close family members.

Look at him, he acts like an aunt teasing the kids.

Tingnan mo siya, parang tiya na bumibiro sa mga bata.