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title: "Aunt in Tagalog: Tita | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say aunt in Tagalog. tita. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Aunt" in Tagalog

Learn how to say aunt in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Aunt in Tagalog is "tita".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "tee-tah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Tita is used for an aunt and also for older women close to the family.

Use tita for your aunt or as a respectful title for older family friends.

## Example sentences
- Si Tita ang dumating mula sa probinsya. - Auntie arrived from the province. (family visit)
- Tita, kumusta po kayo? - Auntie, how are you? (respectful greeting)

## Related words
- [Uncle](/tagalog/uncle/) - Tito
- [Cousin](/tagalog/cousin/) - Pinsan
- [Grandmother](/tagalog/grandmother/) - Lola
- [Family](/tagalog/family/) - Pamilya

## Related category
- [Family and Relationships](/categories/family/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
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