Tiyuhin (en. Uncle)

/tiˈju.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Uncle is a person who is a sibling of a parent.

My uncle brought a gift for my birthday.

Ang aking tiyuhin ay nagdala ng regalo sa aking kaarawan.

Uncle can also refer to a close family friend who is regarded as family.

He is the children's uncle even though he is not a biological relative.

Siya ang tiyuhin ng mga bata kahit hindi siya byolohikal na kamag-anak.

a Tagalog word derived from the Spanish 'tío' meaning 'uncle'

My uncle

This means 'My uncle' or refers to someone's uncle.

Tiyuhin ko

aunt

A sister of a parent.

tiya

Uncle in life

My uncle is like a second dad to me.

Ang tiyuin ko ay parang pangalawang tatay ko.

Uncle vibe

When you're with my mischievous uncle, there's a lot of laughter.

Pag kasama mo 'yung tiyuhin kong maloko, maraming tawanan.

Uncle, a regular customer

Wow, uncle, it seems like you're a regular at these bars!

Nako, tiyuhin, parang suki ka na sa mga bar na 'to!