Usage Note
Lola is used to address or refer to one's grandmother, as well as any elderly woman as a sign of respect. It is often paired with a first name (e.g., Lola Maria) or shortened to 'La' for a more affectionate tone.
Examples
" Mabait ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the grandmother my.
" Ang lola ko ay matanda. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is old.
Literal Translation
The grandmother my is old.
" Tuwing Linggo, niluluto ng aking lola ang paborito naming adobo na walang ibang makakatumbas. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, my grandmother cooks our favorite adobo that nothing else can match.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, cooks of my grandmother the favorite our adobo that no other can-equal.
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