oho
ohò with stress marks
affirmative answer for elders (yes)
Usage Note
Oho is a polite affirmative used when speaking to elders or authority figures, combining 'oo' (yes) with the honorific particle 'ho'. While 'opo' is used with grandparents and strangers of higher status, 'oho' is appropriate with older acquaintances or when using the 'ho' register — failure to use such polite forms when addressing elders is considered disrespectful in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Oho, pupunta po ako. "
Natural Translation
Yes, I will go.
Literal Translation
Yes-respectful, will-go respectful I.
" Oho, naiintindihan ko po ang inyong sinasabi. "
Natural Translation
Yes, I understand what you are saying.
Literal Translation
Yes-respectful, understand I respectful the your saying.
" Oho, tatandaan ko po ang inyong bilin at babalik ako bukas nang maaga para tapusin ang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Yes, I'll remember your instruction and I'll come back early tomorrow to finish the work.
Literal Translation
Yes-respectful, will-remember I respectful the your instruction and will-return I tomorrow early to finish the work.
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