Tiyong (en. Uncle)

tʃi.joŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An older male relative.

My uncle Juan is a great teacher.

Tiyong ko si Juan ay isang mahusay na guro.

Term for the father of a person's sibling.

I will talk to my uncle to ask about the family.

Kakausapin ko si tiyong upang magtanong tungkol sa pamilya.

Term for an older male cousin.

We played basketball with his older cousin.

Nagplay kami ng basketball kasama ang tiyong niyang pinsan.

Uncle, how are you?

A greeting to an uncle.

Tiyong, kamusta?

How have you been, uncle?

A question about the uncle's condition.

Kumusta na, tiyong?

aunt

Female relative that can mean aunt.

tita

cousin

Child of an uncle or aunt.

pinsan

Uncle or Tiyo, but used for older people who may be familiar or close, but not necessarily relatives.

They both love basketball, so just call Tiyong to see who wins later.

Pareho silang mahilig sa basketball, kaya tawagin mo na si Tiyong kung sino ang mananalo mamaya.

A term of respect for older people, even if they are not family.

Uncle, can I ask for your help?

Tiyong, pwede bang humingi ng tulong sa iyo?

This term is also used for older friends or acquaintances.

Hey, Uncle, what's the news?

Uy, Tiyong, anong balita?