Ahia

== English == === Alternative forms === Ahiya (from Tagalog Ahiya) === Etymology === From Hokkien 阿兄 (á-hiaⁿ). Compare Tagalog Ahiya. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʔɐ.hɪɐ/ === Noun === Ahia (plural Ahias) (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) respectful honorific used before a name for the eldest brother (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for an elder brother: Brother (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for a young male senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community): Mister; Brother ==== Usage notes ==== In the Philippines, the term is primarily used and recognized within Chinese Filipino families as the predominant term to refer to and address the eldest brother in the family, and by extension, any elder brother in the family or even any older young male that the speaker is familiar with. ==== Related terms ==== ahia Achi achi