Lesson #23, November 26, 2024
When you want to ask if someone is ready, use this question:
In Tagalog, 'Handa ka na ba?' translates to 'Are you ready?' It is a polite and common way to check someoneβs preparedness for an activity.
Key Vocabulary:
"Handa" - Ready
"Ka" - You
"Na" - Now/Already
"Ba" - Question marker
"Ako" - I/Me
"Siya" - He/She
"Kami" - We (exclusive)
"Tayo" - We (inclusive)
"Sila" - They
"Oo" - Yes
Other Useful Variations:
Handa ka na ba?
Are you ready?
Handa na ako.
I am ready.
Handa na siya.
He/She is ready.
Handa na kami.
We (exclusive) are ready.
Handa na tayo.
We (inclusive) are ready.
Handa na ba sila?
Are they ready?
Handa na po ba kayo?
Are you all ready (formal)?
Hindi pa ako handa.
I am not ready yet.
Handa na po ako.
I am ready now (formal).
Hindi pa sila handa.
They are not ready yet.
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If you want to ask 'Are they ready?' which phrase would you use?
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