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How do say grandmother in Filipino?

"Grandmother" in Filipino can be said in a few different ways, depending on the specific relationship and level of formality:

Formal:

* Lola: This is the most common and general term for grandmother.

* Lolo: This is the most common and general term for grandfather.

Informal:

* Nanay: This is a term used for "mother," but can also be used for grandmother, especially if the grandmother is very close to the speaker.

* Tatay: This is a term used for "father," but can also be used for grandfather, especially if the grandfather is very close to the speaker.

Other terms:

* Inang: This is a more formal and respectful term for "mother," and can be used for grandmother in some contexts.

* Amang: This is a more formal and respectful term for "father," and can be used for grandfather in some contexts.

Note: It's important to be aware of the context and the relationship between the speaker and the grandmother when choosing a term. For example, you would use "Lola" when addressing a grandmother you are not close to, but you might use "Nanay" when addressing a grandmother you are very close to.

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