Usage Note
Lelang is an affectionate informal term for grandmother, used especially in Kapampangan-influenced areas and some Tagalog regions. It carries more warmth and informality than the standard Tagalog lola, and is often used by grandchildren as a term of endearment; lelong is the corresponding term for grandfather.
Examples
" Tumawag ka kay lelang. "
Natural Translation
Call grandma.
Literal Translation
Call you to grandma.
" Mabait ang lelang ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandma is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the grandma my.
" Tuwing bakasyon, pumupunta kami sa probinsya para dalawin si lelang na laging may inihandang pagkain para sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Every vacation, we go to the province to visit grandma, who always has food prepared for us.
Literal Translation
Every vacation, go we to province to visit grandma who always has prepared food for us.
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