tayo
táyo with stress marks
we (inclusive)
Usage Note
Tayo is the inclusive form of 'we' or 'us,' meaning it includes the person you are talking to. Use it for shared activities where everyone present is included, unlike 'kami,' which excludes the listener.
Examples
" Kain na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat now.
Literal Translation
Eat now we.
" Tayo ay magkakaroon ng kasiyahan. "
Natural Translation
We will have a celebration.
Literal Translation
We will have a celebration.
" Kung magkakaroon tayo ng panahon bukas, pumunta tayo sa palengke para mamili ng mga sangkap para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
If we have time tomorrow, let's go to the market to buy ingredients for dinner.
Literal Translation
If will-have we [ng] time tomorrow, go we to-the market to shop of [pl] ingredients for [the] dinner.
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