kay
Filipino / Tagalog language translation for the meaning of the word kay in the Tagalog Dictionary.Definition for the Tagalog word kay:
kay 
[preposition] to; for; of; toward; with; from; preposition typically used before a proper name;
[adverb] a prefix used with an adjective to express amazement, surprise, esteem, insult; how (for example: kay bango - how fragrant; kay pangit - how ugly)
[adverb] a prefix used with an adjective to express amazement, surprise, esteem, insult; how (for example: kay bango - how fragrant; kay pangit - how ugly)
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Root: kay
Usage Notes:"Kay" has the same definition and function as "sa," except that it is used in front of a proper noun / name.
For example, it's incorrect to say:
WRONG: "Bumaling ako sa Mary."
Since "Mary" is a proper noun / name, you would need to use "kay" instead of "sa":
CORRECT: "Bumaling ako kay Mary."
For example, it's incorrect to say:
WRONG: "Bumaling ako sa Mary."
Since "Mary" is a proper noun / name, you would need to use "kay" instead of "sa":
CORRECT: "Bumaling ako kay Mary."
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How to pronounce kay:
KAY AUDIO CLIP:
Markup Code:
[rec:8326]
Markup Code:
[rec:8326]
Related English Words:
tofortowardwithof
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