Lesson #24, November 27, 2024
When you want to refer to 'we' or 'us,' it's important to know whether to include the person you're speaking to:
In Tagalog, 'kami' and 'tayo' both translate to 'we' or 'us,' but they differ in inclusivity. 'Kami' excludes the listener, while 'tayo' includes the listener.
Key Vocabulary:
"Kami" - We/Us (exclusive)
"Tayo" - We/Us (inclusive)
"Sila" - They/Them
"Kayo" - You (plural/formal)
"Ako" - I/Me
"Siya" - He/She
"Ngayon" - Now
"Kasama" - With/Companion
"Hindi" - Not/No
"Oo" - Yes
Other Useful Variations:
Kami ang pupunta sa mall.
We (exclusive) are going to the mall.
Tayo ang pupunta sa mall.
We (inclusive) are going to the mall.
Kami ang kakain sa labas.
We (exclusive) will eat out.
Tayo ang kakain sa labas.
We (inclusive) will eat out.
Kasama ka ba sa grupo namin?
Are you part of our (exclusive) group?
Kasama ka ba sa grupo natin?
Are you part of our (inclusive) group?
Hindi kami pupunta ngayon.
We (exclusive) are not going today.
Tayo na ba ang aalis?
Are we (inclusive) the ones leaving now?
Kami na ang susunod.
We (exclusive) are next.
Tayo na ang susunod.
We (inclusive) are next.
Take the Quiz
The word for 'house' in Tagalog is 'bahay.' How would you say 'We (exclusive) are going to the house?'
Click the correct words from below:
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