From root: oo
Usage Note
Oong-oo is an emphatic expression used to indicate total agreement or confirmation of a statement.
Examples
" Oong-oo ang sagot niya. "
Natural Translation
His answer was definitely yes.
Literal Translation
Definitely-yes the answer his.
" Oong-oo ang sabi ng guro. "
Natural Translation
The teacher said definitely yes.
Literal Translation
Definitely-yes the said of teacher.
" Nang tanungin kung sasama siya sa paglalakbay, oong-oo ang sagot niya nang walang anumang pag-aalinlangan. "
Natural Translation
When asked whether he would join the trip, his answer was a definite yes without any hesitation.
Literal Translation
When asked if join he on the trip, definitely-yes the answer his without any hesitation.
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