ate

The Bisaya word for older sister is ate.

NounCulture

English Meaning

older sister — respectful address for an older female; widely understood across the Philippines

Pronunciation

AH-teh

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Quick Reference

Bisaya

ate

English

older sister — respectful address for an older female; widely understood across the Philippines

Pronunciation

AH-teh

Part of Speech

Noun

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