Lesson #27, November 30, 2024

When you want to confirm that something is true, use this phrase:

"Totoo Yan"

In Tagalog, 'Totoo yan' translates to 'That is true.' It is used to affirm or agree with a statement.

Key Vocabulary:

"Totoo" - True

"Yan" - That (near you)

"Ito" - This

"Iyan" - That (near you)

"Iyon" - That (far away)

"Oo" - Yes

"Hindi" - No/Not

"Sigurado" - Sure

"Talaga" - Really

"Po" - Used for politeness

Other Useful Variations:

Totoo yan.

That is true.

Totoo ito.

This is true.

Totoo iyan.

That (near you) is true.

Totoo po iyon.

That (far away) is true (formal).

Sigurado akong totoo yan.

I am sure that is true.

Talagang totoo ito.

This is really true.

Totoo ba ito?

Is this true?

Hindi ito totoo.

This is not true.

Oo, totoo iyan.

Yes, that is true.

Totoo na ba ito?

Is this already true?

Take the Quiz

'Sigurado akong' means 'I am sure' in Tagalog. 'Sigurado' translates to 'sure,' while 'akong' combines 'ako' (I) and the linker '-ng,' which connects it to the next word. How would you say 'I am sure that is true' in Tagalog?

Click the correct words from below:

Sigurado
akong
totoo
yan
Ito
Iyon
Talaga
Po

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