siyempre
siyémpre with stress marks
of course
Usage Note
Siyempre is used to express that a statement is obvious, expected, or naturally follows a previous point. It is the most common way to offer enthusiastic agreement or confirmation in both casual and polite daily conversation.
Examples
" Siyempre, sasama ako. "
Natural Translation
Of course, I'll come along.
Literal Translation
Of-course, will-come-along I.
" Siyempre, mahal kita. "
Natural Translation
Of course, I love you.
Literal Translation
Of course, love I you.
" Siyempre, tutulungan kita sa proyekto, basta't sabihin mo lang kung kailan mo ako kailangan. "
Natural Translation
Of course I'll help you with the project, just tell me when you need me.
Literal Translation
Of-course, will-help I-you in project, as-long-as tell you just if when you me need.
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