Anybody in Tagalog

“Anybody” in Tagalog translates to “Sinuman” or “Kahit sino”, referring to any person without specification. These terms are commonly used in questions, negative statements, and conditional contexts. Discover the complete linguistic breakdown, cultural usage patterns, and practical examples below to master this essential pronoun.

[Words] = Anybody

[Definition]:

• Anybody /ˈeniˌbɑdi/
• Pronoun 1: Any person at all; used to refer to a person without specifying who.
• Pronoun 2: A person of any importance or significance (informal usage).

[Synonyms] = Sinuman, Kahit sino, Anu man, Sinumang tao, Kung sino man

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Does anybody know the answer to this question?
Ex1_PH: May sinuman bang nakakaalam ng sagot sa tanong na ito?

Ex2_EN: I don’t think anybody will come to the party tonight.
Ex2_PH: Hindi ko iniisip na kahit sino ay darating sa party ngayong gabi.

Ex3_EN: If anybody calls while I’m out, please take a message.
Ex3_PH: Kung may sinuman na tumatawag habang wala ako, mangyaring kumuha ng mensahe.

Ex4_EN: She’s not just anybody; she’s a renowned scientist in her field.
Ex4_PH: Hindi siya basta sinuman; siya ay kilalang siyentipiko sa kanyang larangan.

Ex5_EN: Can anybody here speak Tagalog fluently?
Ex5_PH: May kahit sino ba dito na marunong magsalita ng Tagalog nang dalubhasa?