Usage Note
Ka is the second-person singular pronoun in the absolutive case, used when 'you' is the subject or patient of a verb. It always follows the verb or another sentence element — distinguish it from ikaw, which is used sentence-initially or for emphasis.
Examples
" Saan ka pupunta? "
Natural Translation
Where are you going?
Literal Translation
Where you will-go?
" Kumain ka na ba? "
Natural Translation
Have you eaten yet?
Literal Translation
Eaten you already?
" Kapag tapos ka na sa trabaho, sabihan mo ako para sunduin kita sa labas. "
Natural Translation
When you're done with work, let me know so I can pick you up outside.
Literal Translation
When finished you already at work, tell you me so fetch I-you at outside.
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