Ungko (en. Uncle)

/ˈuŋko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The term for a sibling of the mother or father.

My uncle brought souvenirs from his trip.

Ang ungko ko ay nagdala ng mga pasalubong mula sa kanyang biyahe.

A formal way to address an older male as a sign of respect.

Sometimes, I address teachers at school as ungko.

Minsan, tinatawag kong ungko ang mga guro sa paaralan.

Derived from Filipino culture and language.

Uncle, what's the news?

A way of asking an uncle about what’s happening.

Ungko, anong balita?

aunt

The term for a sibling of the mother or father who is female.

tita

Dad or father

Dad, please tell me what you want to eat.

Ungko, pakisabi sa akin kung anong gusto mong kainin.

Old school style or behavior

That's kind of old school now.

Ang ungo, medyo unti na lang yan sa uso ngayon.