Bisdak Words

Family Relationship Terms in Bisaya

Here’s a guide to common family relationships and how to refer to them in Bisaya language.

Core Family:
Father – Papa or Dada or Tatay
Mother – Mama or Ama or Nanay
Brother – Kuya
Sister – Ate
Grandma – Lola
Grandpa- Lolo

Extended:

Mother / Father’s sister –  Tiya
Mother / Father’s brother –  Tiyo
Step sister / brother – Ate / Kuya