uyo
The Bisaya word for uncle is uyo.
uyo is a noun used to refer to the brother or brother-in-law of a person's parent.
Meaning: brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent (noun)
Did you know?
- Even though uyo is the formal term for a parent's brother, many modern Bisaya speakers have almost entirely replaced it with the Spanish-derived 'tito' in urban areas.
- The term uyo is often used as a generic title of respect for any older male relative or close family friend, even if there is no blood relation.
- The word uyo is part of a complex hierarchy of kinship terms where the specific branch of the family tree determines which title is actually used in practice.
Examples in context
- Maayong adlaw, Tito Juan!Good day, Uncle Juan!
Example conversation
Joy and Jun are looking at an old family photograph.
- JoyKinsa kining laki sa hulagway, Jun?Who is this man in the photo, Jun?
- JunKini akong uyo nga taga-Cebu.This is my uncle from Cebu.
- JoyBuotan ba siya?Is he kind?
- JunOo, maayo kaayo si uyo nga tawo.Yes, uncle is a very good person.
