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title: "Grandmother in Tagalog: Lola | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say grandmother in Tagalog. lola. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Grandmother" in Tagalog

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

## Quick answer
Grandmother in Tagalog is "lola".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "loh-lah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Lola is the affectionate term for grandmother and is often used to address older women with warmth.

Use lola for your grandmother or as a respectful family title.

## Example sentences
- Si Lola ay mahilig magluto. - Grandma loves to cook. (family story)
- Lola, kumain na po kayo. - Grandma, please eat now. (respectful request)

## Related words
- [Grandfather](/tagalog/grandfather/) - Lolo
- [Mother](/tagalog/mother/) - Nanay
- [Father](/tagalog/father/) - Tatay
- [Grandchild](/tagalog/grandchild/) - Apo
- [Family](/tagalog/family/) - Pamilya

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

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