Yeah in Tagalog
“Yeah” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Oo” or “Opo” (polite form). This casual English affirmation has several equivalent expressions in Filipino that vary based on formality and context. Let’s explore the nuances and usage of this simple yet versatile word.
[Words] = Yeah
[Definition]:
- Yeah /jæ/ or /jeə/
- Interjection: Informal way of saying “yes”
- Exclamation: Used to express agreement, confirmation, or enthusiasm
- Adverb: Casual affirmative response in conversation
[Synonyms] = Oo, Opo, Sige, Oo nga, Talaga, Ows, Yep (borrowed slang)
[Example]:
- Ex1_EN: Yeah, I’ll be there at 5 PM.
- Ex1_PH: Oo, magiging nandoon ako ng 5 PM.
- Ex2_EN: Yeah, that’s exactly what I was thinking!
- Ex2_PH: Oo nga, iyon mismo ang iniisip ko!
- Ex3_EN: Yeah, sure, you can borrow my book.
- Ex3_PH: Oo, sige, maaari mong hiramin ang aking libro.
- Ex4_EN: Yeah, I agree with your point of view.
- Ex4_PH: Opo, sumasang-ayon ako sa iyong pananaw.
- Ex5_EN: Yeah, we really enjoyed the concert last night.
- Ex5_PH: Oo, talagang nag-enjoy kami sa concert kagabi.
