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title: "Family in Tagalog: Pamilya | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say family in Tagalog. pamilya. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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source: "TagaTuro"
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# How to Say "Family" in Tagalog

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

## Quick answer
Family in Tagalog is "pamilya".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "pah-mee-lyah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Family is central in Filipino culture, often extending to relatives and close friends.

Use pamilya to refer to immediate or extended family.

## Example sentences
- Mahalaga ang pamilya sa amin. - Family is important to us. (values)
- Buong pamilya ang dumalo. - The whole family attended. (event)

## Related words
- [Mother](/tagalog/mother/) - Nanay
- [Father](/tagalog/father/) - Tatay
- [Older Sister](/tagalog/older-sister/) - Ate
- [Older Brother](/tagalog/older-brother/) - Kuya
- [Child](/tagalog/child/) - Anak
- [Grandmother](/tagalog/grandmother/) - Lola
- [Grandfather](/tagalog/grandfather/) - Lolo
- [Aunt](/tagalog/aunt/) - Tita
- [Uncle](/tagalog/uncle/) - Tito
- [Cousin](/tagalog/cousin/) - Pinsan
- [Grandchild](/tagalog/grandchild/) - Apo

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

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