ikaw
ikáw with stress marks
you (singular)
Usage Note
Ikaw is used at the beginning of a sentence, for emphasis, or as a one-word answer. In contrast, the shorter form 'ka' is used when following a verb or other words in the middle of a sentence. Remember that 'ikaw' is never used immediately after a verb.
Examples
" Ikaw ang susunod. "
Natural Translation
You're next.
Literal Translation
You the next.
" Ikaw ay mabait. "
Natural Translation
You are kind.
Literal Translation
You are kind.
" Ikaw lang ang taong nakakaunawa sa akin kahit hindi ko pa nasasabi ang nararamdaman ko. "
Natural Translation
You're the only person who understands me even before I've said what I'm feeling.
Literal Translation
You only the person understanding to me even not I yet said the feeling my.
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