* 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.