From root: tita
Usage Note
Mag-tita refers to the duo or group consisting of an aunt and her sibling's child. For example, the aunt and niece are shopping together.
Examples
" Naglilibang ang mag-tita. "
Natural Translation
The aunt and niece are relaxing.
Literal Translation
Relaxing the aunt-and-niece.
" Magkamukha ang mag-tita. "
Natural Translation
The aunt and niece look alike.
Literal Translation
Look-alike the aunt-and-niece.
" Habang naghihintay sa doktor, masaya namang nagkukuwentuhan ang mag-tita tungkol sa balak nilang biyahe sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
While waiting for the doctor, the aunt and niece happily chat about their planned trip to the province.
Literal Translation
While waiting for doctor, happily indeed chatting the aunt-and-niece about plan their trip to province.
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