Quick answer
Older Sister in Tagalog is "ate".
Pronunciation
Say it as ah-teh.
Usage and cultural notes
Ate is used for an older sister and as a respectful address for older women.
Use ate with older sisters, cousins, or older women in friendly contexts.
Example sentences
Si Ate ang nagturo sa akin.
My older sister taught me.
family story
Ate, salamat po.
Ate, thank you.
polite thanks