What lola means
How to say “grandmother” in Bisaya
lola in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 60 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Lola ug lolo
Grandma and grandpa
- Beginner
Nagpahulay si Lola.
Grandma rested.
- Intermediate
Ang pagkaon nga lutoon sa akong lola kay kanunay lami.
The food my grandmother cooks is always delicious.
- Advanced
Sa mga lamisa sa balay, ang mga pag-amping sa mga lola nagbilin ug bahandi nga dili matugkad sa modernong abilidad.
At home tables, the grandmother's caregiving left treasures beyond the reach of modern skills.
- New
Adto si lola
Grandma went there
- Beginner
Nihapit mi sa balay ni Lola.
We dropped by Grandma's house.
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Questions about lola
What does "lola" mean in English?
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Lola means grandmother in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "lola"?
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Lola is said lo-la, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "lola" in a sentence?
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"Buotan ang akong lola." means "My grandmother is kind.".
How common is "lola" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 319 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 60 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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