apó
The Tagalog word for granddaughter is apó.
The word apó is used to refer to a grandchild, which is the daughter of someone's child.
Meaning: daughter of someone’s child (noun)
Which one should you use?
The phrase Apo na Babae can be used specifically to denote a female grandchild.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term apó is gender-neutral and refers to both a grandson and a granddaughter.
Did you know?
- While apó is the standard term for a grandchild, if you are addressing a person of much higher social status or an elder in a highly respectful manner, you might use the word apó as a formal title of respect.
- In some Philippine cultures, apó can refer to a spiritual leader or a revered ancestral spirit.
- In Tagalog, the word apó does not just refer to a grandchild, but also to a great-grandchild and any subsequent generation descending from the original person.
Examples in context
- Ang apo na babae ko ay napakahusay sa pagsasayaw.My granddaughter is excellent at dancing.
- Ang apó ko ay napakabait.My granddaughter is very kind.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Angela are looking at a family photo.
- RicardoSino ang batang ito sa litrato?Who is this child in the photo?
- AngelaSiya ang aking apó, Ricardo.She is my granddaughter, Ricardo.
- RicardoAng cute naman niya!She is so cute!
- AngelaSalamat, napakabait din niya.Thank you, she is also very kind.
