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title: "Uncle in Tagalog: Tito | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say uncle in Tagalog. tito. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Uncle" in Tagalog

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

## Quick answer
Uncle in Tagalog is "tito".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "tee-toh".

## Usage and cultural notes
Tito is the common term for uncle and is also used for older men close to the family.

Use tito for your uncle or as a respectful title for older family friends.

## Example sentences
- Si Tito ang naghatid sa amin. - Uncle gave us a ride. (family help)
- Tito, salamat po sa tulong. - Uncle, thank you for the help. (respectful thanks)

## Related words
- [Aunt](/tagalog/aunt/) - Tita
- [Cousin](/tagalog/cousin/) - Pinsan
- [Grandfather](/tagalog/grandfather/) - Lolo
- [Family](/tagalog/family/) - Pamilya

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

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