Lesson #23, November 26, 2024

When you want to ask if someone is ready, use this question:

"Handa Ka Na Ba?"

In Tagalog, 'Handa ka na ba?' translates to 'Are you ready?' It is a polite and common way to check someone’s 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.

Take the Quiz

If you want to ask 'Are they ready?' which phrase would you use?

Click the correct words from below:

Handa
na
ba
sila
Ka
Oo
Hindi

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