From root: tita
Usage Note
Tita-titahan refers to a woman who is not a biological aunt but fulfills that role or is treated as one. It is common for close family friends who are honorary members of the family.
Examples
" Tita-titahan ko si Aling Rosa. "
Natural Translation
Aling Rosa is my pretend aunt.
Literal Translation
Pretend-aunt my Aling Rosa.
" Mayroon siyang tita-titahan sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
She has a pretend aunt in another country.
Literal Translation
Has she a pretend-aunt in other country.
" Bagama't hindi naman kami magkadugo, itinuturing kong tita-titahan si Aling Nena dahil siya ang nag-alaga sa akin noong bata pa ako. "
Natural Translation
Even though we're not blood relatives, I consider Aling Nena my pretend aunt because she took care of me when I was young.
Literal Translation
Although not we blood-related, consider I pretend-aunt Aling Nena because she the cared for me when child still I.
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