Tagalog Word

How to Say "Older Sister" in Tagalog

Learn how to say older sister in Tagalog. ate. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

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

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