In Tagalog, the word “you” can be translated as “ikaw” or “ka” when it is used to refer to a single person, or “kayo” when it is used to refer to a group of people. It is a pronoun that is used to address or refer to the person or people being spoken to.
Sa Tagalog, ang salitang “you” ay katumbas ng “Ikaw” or “ka” kapag ginamit ito bilang pagtukoy sa isang tao, o kaya naman “kayo” kapag ito naman ay tumutukoy sa maraming tao. Ito ay panghalip na ginagamit upang tukuyin ang tao o mga tao na kausap o pinaguusapan.
“Ikaw” and “ka” is used to refer to a single person.
Examples:
- Ikaw ba ang nagluto ng pasta? (Did you cook the pasta?)
- Ikaw ay mabait at mapagkakatiwalaan. (You are kind and trustworthy.)
- Saan ka nakatira? (Where do you live?)
- Pumunta ka sa pinakamalapit na estasyon. (You go to the nearest station)
“Kayo” is used to refer to a group of people.
Examples:
- Kayo ba ang magkakasama sa banda? (Are you in the band together?)
- Kayo ang dahilan kung bakit ako matatag, salamat pamilya ko. (You are the reason why I am strong, thank you my family)