okey
okéy with stress marks
okay; all right
Usage Note
Okey is adapted from English 'okay' and is one of the most commonly used English loanwords in everyday Filipino speech. It functions as an adjective, adverb, or standalone interjection, and code-switching between Tagalog and English makes it nearly universal across all age groups.
Examples
" Okey lang ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm okay.
Literal Translation
Okay only I.
" Okey lang sa akin kung hindi ka makakapunta. "
Natural Translation
It is okay with me if you cannot come.
Literal Translation
Okay only to me if not you can-come.
" Okey lang sa akin kung gusto mong magpahinga muna, basta tapusin natin ang proyekto bago dumating ang Lunes. "
Natural Translation
It's fine with me if you want to rest first, as long as we finish the project before Monday arrives.
Literal Translation
Okay only to me if want you-to rest first, as-long-as finish we the project before arrive the Monday.
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