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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Apo

English

grandchild / grandsonNoun

Alternative meanings

grandchild; grandson; granddaughter; child of a child; family descendant

Pronunciation

AH-poh

Root and affixes

A basic family relationship word. Gender is understood by context or clarified when needed.

Variants or conjugations

grandchild; grandson; granddaughter; my grandchild; male grandchild; female grandchild

Related words and expressions

grandfather; grandmother; child; family; descendant; relative; great-grandchild; parent

Meaning and usage notes

Apo can mean grandson or granddaughter. To specify grandson: apo nga lalaki; for granddaughter: apo nga babaye.

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Example 1

Akong apo buotan kaayo.

My grandchild is very kind.

Example 2

Nalipay ang lola sa iyang apo.

The grandmother is happy with her grandchild.

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