Tiyo (en. Uncle)

tí-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The term for a sibling of a parent.
Uncle Juan is my uncle on my mother's side.
Si Tito Juan ay ang tiyo ko sa maternal side.
A term for an elder with authority or respect.
Uncle, may I ask you about the business?
Tiyo, maaari ba kitang tanungin tungkol sa negosyo?
A colloquial term for men who are not relatives.
Do you know Uncle Bob, who is a friend of Dad?
Kilala mo ba si Tiyo Bob na kaibigan ni Papa?

Etymology

Spanish 'tío'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Uncle, what's the news?
Asking the uncle about current events.
Tiyo, ano ang balita?
Uncle, thank you for the help.
Expressing gratitude to the uncle for support.
Tiyo, salamat sa tulong.

Related Words

aunt
The term for a sister of a parent.
tita
eldest
The first child in a family.
panganay

Slang Meanings

Uncle, like a father, but not really a father.
How are you, uncle? What's up with you?
Kumusta, tiyo? Ano ang balita sa'yo?
Uncle, older but still chasing after girls.
Wow, you're already an uncle, but you have so many fans!
Hala, tiyo ka na, pero ang dami mong fan!