Usage Note
Tito is used to address or refer to a biological uncle, as well as an older male family friend as a sign of respect. It is a common title for men of your parents' generation, even if you are not related by blood.
Examples
" Mabait ang tito ko. "
Natural Translation
My uncle is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the uncle my.
" Darating si Tito bukas. "
Natural Translation
Uncle is arriving tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-arrive Uncle tomorrow.
" Tuwing fiesta, ang tito kong taga-probinsya ang nagluluto ng pinakamasarap na lechon para sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Every fiesta, my uncle from the province is the one who cooks the most delicious lechon for us.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, the uncle my from-province the one cooks of most-delicious lechon for us.
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