Would in Tagalog

“Would” in Tagalog translates to “ay”, “gusto”, “nais”, or “sana” depending on the context. This modal verb expresses hypothetical situations, polite requests, past habits, and preferences in Filipino. Explore the detailed meanings and usage examples below.

[Words] = Would

[Definition]

• Would /wʊd/
• Modal Verb 1: Used to express the conditional mood, indicating what might happen under certain circumstances.
• Modal Verb 2: Used to make polite requests or offers.
• Modal Verb 3: Used to express a desire, preference, or willingness.
• Modal Verb 4: Used to describe past habits or repeated actions.

[Synonyms] = Ay, Gusto, Nais, Sana, Ibig, Dapat sana, Kung, Noon

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: I would buy that house if I had enough money.
• Ex1_PH: Bibili ako ng bahay na iyon kung mayroon akong sapat na pera.
• Ex2_EN: Would you like some coffee or tea?
• Ex2_PH: Gusto mo ba ng kape o tsaa?
• Ex3_EN: She said she would help us with the project tomorrow.
• Ex3_PH: Sinabi niya na tutulungan niya kami sa proyekto bukas.
• Ex4_EN: When I was young, I would play in the park every afternoon.
• Ex4_PH: Noong bata pa ako, naglalaro ako sa parke tuwing hapon.
• Ex5_EN: I wish they would arrive on time for once.
• Ex5_PH: Sana naman dumating sila ng napapanahon kahit minsan.