Usage Note
Tiyo is a Spanish loanword from tío, the masculine counterpart of tiya, used for a biological uncle and as a respectful address for older male relatives or family friends. It is slightly more formal than tito and is most common in older-generation speech and certain regional communities.
Examples
" Mabait ang tiyo ko. "
Natural Translation
My uncle is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the uncle my.
" Ang aking tiyo ay isang doktor. "
Natural Translation
My uncle is a doctor.
Literal Translation
The my uncle is a doctor.
" Tuwing pista, inuuna naming bisitahin ang aking tiyo na taga-probinsiya bago pumunta sa ibang kamag-anak. "
Natural Translation
Every fiesta, we visit my uncle from the province first before going to other relatives.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, prioritize by-us visit the my uncle [na] from-province before go to other relative.
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