Me in Tagalog

“Me” in Tagalog is translated as “ako” (subject form) or “akin/sa akin” (object/possessive form). This pronoun is fundamental in Filipino conversation for referring to oneself. The correct translation depends on whether “me” is used as a direct object, indirect object, or in possessive constructions.

Definition:

• Me /miː/
• Pronoun: Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition
• Pronoun: Used after the verb “to be” and after “than” or “as”
• Noun (informal): Referring to oneself

Synonyms in Tagalog: Ako, Akin, Sa akin, Ko (enclitic form)

Examples:

• EN: Can you help me with this homework?
• PH: Maaari mo ba akong tulungan sa takdang-aralin na ito?

• EN: She gave me a beautiful gift for my birthday.
• PH: Binigyan niya ako ng magandang regalo para sa aking kaarawan.

• EN: This book belongs to me.
• PH: Ang librong ito ay pag-aari ko.

• EN: Please listen to me carefully.
• PH: Pakikinig sa akin nang maigi.

• EN: He is taller than me.
• PH: Mas matangkad siya kaysa sa akin.