Meaning of kuya | Babel Free

Definitions

1. honorific used before the name of an elder brother or young male senior: Brother; Mister
   colloquial
2. elder brother; big brother
3. term of address for a male senior (in school, work, etc.)
   informal
4. term of address for any young male perceived to be older than the speaker: mister; bro
   informal
5. eldest male cousin
   informal
6. uncle
   informal

Equivalents

Examples

“Tumutulong si kuya sa aming mga magulang sa mga gawaing bahay.”

Our big brother helps our parents do housework.

“Tinanong ko ang kuya sa hayskul, "Kuya, ano po ang mga gawain niyo sa hayskul".”

I asked my senior from high school, "Bro, What activities do you do in high school?"

“Bumili ako ng sorbetes kay kuya.”

I bought ice cream from the mister.

“Kuya Juan”

Brother John

CEFR level