* Brother:
* Kuya (older brother)
* Kapatid (brother, can be used for older or younger)
* Ate (older sister, but can also be used for younger sister)
* kapatid (brother, can be used for older or younger)
* Sister:
* Ate (older sister)
* Kapatid (sister, can be used for older or younger)
* Kuya (older brother, but can also be used for younger brother)
* kapatid (sister, can be used for older or younger)
Important Notes:
* "Kuya" and "Ate" are used for older siblings, regardless of gender.
* "Kapatid" is the most general term for sibling, but it can also be used for cousins.
* Filipinos often use the terms "Ate" and "Kuya" for people who are older than them, even if they are not related. This is a sign of respect.
Examples:
* "Si Kuya ko ay doktor." (My older brother is a doctor.)
* "May dalawa akong kapatid na babae." (I have two sisters.)
* "Ang ate ko ay mas matanda sa akin ng limang taon." (My older sister is five years older than me.)