kuya
What is another word for kuya? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — In Filipino usage, an older brother, or a respectful term used to address or refer to an older male, whether or not he's actually a relative.
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Etymology
From Tagalog kuya, ultimately from a Hokkien Chinese term for an elder brother.
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What does “kuya” mean?
The word “kuya” means in Filipino usage, an older brother, or a respectful term used to address or refer to an older male, whether or not he's actually a relative. In plain terms, a warm, respectful Filipino term for an older brother or older male friend.
How do you use “kuya” in a sentence?
Here is “kuya” used in a sentence: “She asked her kuya to walk her to school.”
What part of speech is “kuya”?
“Kuya” is a noun.
Where does the word “kuya” come from?
The word “kuya” comes from Chinese. From Tagalog kuya, ultimately from a Hokkien Chinese term for an elder brother.
