apo
/ʔaˈpo/
The Tagalog word for grandchild is apo.
apo is used to refer to the child of one's child.
Meaning: child of one’s child (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔaˈpo/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, apo is used as a title of respect for a leader or an ancestral spirit, rather than a family relation.
- The word apo is reciprocal, meaning it can refer to both a 'grandchild' and a 'grandparent' depending on the context.
- The word apo is also used to describe a 'descendant' in a general sense, extending far beyond just the second generation.
Examples in context
- Ang aking mga apo ay napakabait.My grandchildren are very kind.
- Binisita ko ang mga anak ng anak ko.I visited my grandchildren.
- Ang mga apo-apo ko ay tuwang-tuwa sa regalo nila.My grandkids are delighted with their gifts.
- Ang mga apo ko ay nandito na. Masaya ako sa presensya nila.My grandchildren are here. I'm happy with their presence.
- Matutuwa ang mga apo-apo ko sa aming laban. Sila ang aking inspirasyon.My grandkids will be delighted with our game. They are my inspiration.
- Mahal na mahal ko ang aking apo.I love my grandchild very much.
- Marami na siyang apo.He/She already has many grandchildren.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Mark are looking at a photo album.
- JasmineSino itong apo mo, Mark?Who is this grandchild of yours, Mark?
- MarkSiya ang paborito kong apo.He is my favorite grandchild.
- JasmineAng cute ng apo mo!Your grandchild is so cute!
- MarkSalamat, Jasmine.Thanks, Jasmine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandchild” translations and entries apo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
