From root: lolo
Usage Note
Lolo-lolohan refers to an elderly man who is treated as a grandfather even if there is no biological relation. It is a term of endearment for close family friends or mentors.
Examples
" Siya ang lolo-lolohan namin. "
Natural Translation
He is our pretend grandfather.
Literal Translation
He the pretend-grandfather our.
" Siya ang aking lolo-lolohan. "
Natural Translation
He is my pretend grandfather.
Literal Translation
He the my pretend-grandfather.
" Bagaman wala kaming dugong pinagsasaluhan, itinuturing namin siyang lolo-lolohan dahil siya ang nag-alaga sa amin noong maliit pa kami. "
Natural Translation
Although we share no blood, we consider him our pretend grandfather because he was the one who cared for us when we were little.
Literal Translation
Although none we blood shared, consider we him pretend-grandfather because he the cared at us when small still we.
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