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ikaw

Filipino / Tagalog language translation for the meaning of the word ikaw in the Tagalog Dictionary.

Definition for the Tagalog word ikaw:


ikáw  Play audio #365
[ang pronoun] you (second person singular)
*Note: typically used when at the beginning of a sentence, a variant of the word "ka"

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Root: ka
Usage Note Icon Usage Notes:
"Ikaw" is an actor focused version of "you" that is unique in that it is typically only used at the beginning of a sentence. Otherwise, you would use the more common "ka" actor focused version of "you". Both "ikaw" and "ka" have the same meaning.

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Example Sentences Available Icon Ikaw Example Sentences in Tagalog: (23)
Example sentences hand-crafted by professional Filipino teachers and writers.
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Siguradong ikáw ang sisisihin ni Ellen.
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For sure Ellen will put the blame on you.
O, sige, ikáw ang bahalà.
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Oh, all right, you're the one in charge.
Kung ikáw ang nasa kalagayan ko, hihinalain mo rin ba siyáng manloloko?
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If you were in my position, would you also suspect that he was a scammer?
Ikáw ang nagpápatakbó ng buhay ko.
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You keep my life going.
Ikáw mismo ang sumirà ng pangalan mo.
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You yourself ruined your reputation.
Ikáw ba ang nagtatalâ ng mga pangalan ng mga nawawaláng tao.
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Are you the one registering the names of the missing persons?
Hindî ikáw ang minumura ko.
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It was not you I was swearing at.
Ikáw ba ang pumalít kay Jill?
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Are you the one who took over Jill's post?
Bastá ikáw!
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Only for you!
Mawalâ na ang lahát, huwág lang ikáw.
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I could give up everything, except you.

User-submitted Example Sentences (30):
User-submitted example sentences from Tatoeba who have self reported as being fluent in Tagalog.
Eh ikaw?
Tatoeba Sentence #5361291 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
How about you?


Ikaw magsimula.
Tatoeba Sentence #4560407 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You start.


Hindi ikaw, ako!
Tatoeba Sentence #1617509 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
It's not you, it's me!


Ikaw ang pinuno.
Tatoeba Sentence #3993928 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You're the leader.


Ikaw ay mayaman.
Tatoeba Sentence #5361308 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You are rich.


Ikaw ay hindi Hapon.
Tatoeba Sentence #2800122 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You are not Japanese.


Hindi, hindi ako! Ikaw!
Tatoeba Sentence #5213850 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
No, it is not me! It is you!


Iniisip ko lamang ikaw.
Tatoeba Sentence #1814047 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
I'm only thinking of you.


Ikaw ang aking kaibigan.
Tatoeba Sentence #5361369 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You are my friend.


Ikaw ang pinakamatangkad.
Tatoeba Sentence #2777882 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You are tallest.


Ikaw ang pinakamatangkad.
Tatoeba Sentence #2777882 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You're the tallest one.


Alam ko na ikaw ay mayaman.
Tatoeba Sentence #2800337 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
I know you are rich.


Alam kong ikaw ay magugutom.
Tatoeba Sentence #2810726 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
I knew you'd be hungry.


Ikaw ay isang estudyante lamang.
Tatoeba Sentence #2937584 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You are nothing but a student.


Ikaw lamang ang makakagawa niyon.
Tatoeba Sentence #1823822 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You're the only one who can do it.


Ikaw ang aking iibigin habambuhay.
Tatoeba Sentence #3118625 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
It's you I'll always love.


Ikaw ay isang mahusay na kusinero.
Tatoeba Sentence #3074545 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You are a good cook.


Ikaw ang itong hindi nakakaintindi.
Tatoeba Sentence #2796556 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
It's you who doesn't understand.


Sino ang mas matangkad, ikaw o si Ken?
Tatoeba Sentence #3133240 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
Who is taller, you or Ken?


Ikaw ba ay may babasahin na kahit ano?
Tatoeba Sentence #2796557 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
Do you have anything to read?


Ikaw at ako ay matalik na magkakaibigan.
Tatoeba Sentence #2765479 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
You and I are very good friends.


Kung ako ikaw, hindi ko iyon papansinin.
Tatoeba Sentence #7139136 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
If I were you, I would ignore it.


Kung ako ikaw, hindi ko iyon papansinin.
Tatoeba Sentence #7139136 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
If I were you, I'd ignore it.


Narito pa ba siya noong ikaw ay dumating?
Tatoeba Sentence #2803233 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
Was he still here when you arrived?


Dahil ikaw ay nagsisisi, patatawarin kita.
Tatoeba Sentence #3049392 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
As you are sorry, I'll forgive you.


Ikaw ay magpanggap na hindi mo ako kilala.
Tatoeba Sentence #4444029 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
Just pretend you don't know me.


Magandang araw. Ikaw ba si Sherlock Holmes?
Tatoeba Sentence #7433067 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
Good day. Are you Mr. Sherlock Holmes?


Kung ako ikaw, mag-aaral ako nang mas mabuti.
Tatoeba Sentence #1454983 Tatoeba user-submitted sentence
If I were you, I'd study harder.


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Alternate spelling(s):
kaw
Alternate spellings may include: abbreviations, informal spellings, slang, and/or commonly misspelled variations.


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How to pronounce ikaw:

IKAW AUDIO CLIP:
Play audio #365
Markup Code:
[rec:365]
Related Filipino Words:
kakapákanaka baikáw ay
Related English Words:
you
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