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Who do you say grandmother in tagalog?

There are two ways to say "grandmother" in Tagalog, depending on whether you are referring to your mother's mother or your father's mother:

* Lola: This is the most common way to refer to both maternal and paternal grandmothers.

* A lola: This is a more formal way of saying "grandmother" and is typically used when talking about someone else's grandmother.

Here's a breakdown:

* Lola: (Lo-la) - General term for grandmother (both maternal and paternal)

* A lola: (Ah lo-la) - Formal way to say "grandmother"

You can also use the more specific terms:

* Lola sa nanay: (Lo-la sa na-nay) - Grandmother on the mother's side (mother's mother)

* Lola sa tatay: (Lo-la sa ta-tay) - Grandmother on the father's side (father's mother)

So, depending on the context and who you are referring to, you can choose the most appropriate term.

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