Usage Note
Lolo is used to address one's grandfather or any elderly man as a sign of respect in Filipino culture. It is common to use this term followed by the person's name or nickname, such as Lolo Jose.
Examples
" Mabait ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the grandfather my.
" Ang lolo ko ay masaya. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is happy.
Literal Translation
The grandfather my is happy.
" Tuwing bakasyon, nagkukuwento ang lolo ko tungkol sa buhay niya noong panahon ng digmaan. "
Natural Translation
Every vacation, my grandfather tells stories about his life back during the time of the war.
Literal Translation
Every vacation, tells-stories the grandfather my about the life his during time of war.
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