i Register
In some senses, ahia is marked as informal, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
the eldest brother
an elder brother
a young male senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community)
respectful term of address for the eldest brother
respectful term of address for an elder brother
noun
respectful honorific used before a name for the eldest brother
respectful honorific used before a name for an elder brother: Brother
respectful honorific used before a name for a young male senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community): Mister; Brother
Looked up to this guy since I was a kid! Thanks for being an inspiration to me and to others as well, Ahiya @chris_tiu17! And congratulations for a successful basketball career!...