kayo
kayó with stress marks
you (plural)
Usage Note
Kayó is used when addressing more than one person or as a respectful way to speak to a single person who is older or in a position of authority. Using this plural form for an individual is a key way to show politeness in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Kumusta kayo ngayon? "
Natural Translation
How are you all today?
Literal Translation
How-are you today?
" Saan kayo pupunta? "
Natural Translation
Where are you all going?
Literal Translation
Where you will go?
" Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat dahil tinulungan ninyo kami noong nagkasakit ang aming ama. "
Natural Translation
Thank you all very much because you helped us when our father got sick.
Literal Translation
Many thanks polite to your all because helped you us when got-sick the our father.
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