Tagalog Lesson 4 – My Family

Flashcards covering essential family vocabulary and sentence markers from Tagalog Lesson 4.

What is the Tagalog word for “family”?

Pamilya

What is the Tagalog word for “parent”?

Magulang

What is the Tagalog word for “mom”?

Nanay

What is the Tagalog word for “dad”?

Tatay

In Tagalog, what respectful title is used for an older brother?

Kuya

In Tagalog, what respectful title is used for an older sister?

Ate

How are the titles “Ate” and “Kuya” used outside one’s own siblings?

They are used to address older kids or friends to show respect and politeness.

How would you politely address an older brother named Manuel?

Kuya Manuel

What is the Tagalog word for “uncle”?

Tito

What is the Tagalog word for “aunt”?

Tita

What is the Tagalog word for “grandpa”?

Lolo

What is the Tagalog word for “grandma”?

Lola

Translate “friend” into Tagalog.

Kaibigan

Translate “sibling” into Tagalog.

Kapatid

What is the Tagalog word for “dog”?

Aso

What is the Tagalog word for “cat”?

Pusa

Which Tagalog sentence marker is used before a singular person’s name?

Si

Give an example sentence using the marker “Si.”

Si Ate ay maganda. (Ate is beautiful.)

Which Tagalog sentence marker is used before a singular common noun (thing)?

Ang

Provide an example sentence using the marker “Ang.”

Itim ang pusa. (The cat is black.)

Which Tagalog sentence marker indicates plural nouns?

Mga

Provide an example phrase using “Mga.”

Mga kapatid ko. (My siblings.)