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title: "Older Brother in Tagalog: Kuya | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say older brother in Tagalog. kuya. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Older Brother" in Tagalog

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

## Quick answer
Older Brother in Tagalog is "kuya".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "koo-yah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Kuya is both a family term and a respectful way to address an older male.

Use kuya with your older brother or politely with older men you know.

## Example sentences
- Si Kuya ang nagluto ng hapunan. - My older brother cooked dinner. (family story)
- Kuya, pwede po ba akong magtanong? - Kuya, may I ask a question? (respectful request)

## Related words
- [Older Sister](/tagalog/older-sister/) - Ate
- [Mother](/tagalog/mother/) - Nanay
- [Father](/tagalog/father/) - Tatay
- [Cousin](/tagalog/cousin/) - Pinsan
- [Family](/tagalog/family/) - Pamilya

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

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