Yes in Tagalog

“Yes” in Tagalog is “Oo” – the most common way to express agreement or affirmation in Filipino conversations. This simple yet essential word forms the foundation of positive responses in Tagalog, though the language offers various nuanced alternatives depending on context and formality.

[Words] = Yes

[Definition]

• Yes /jɛs/
• Adverb: Used to give an affirmative response or express agreement
• Noun: An affirmative answer or decision
• Exclamation: Used to express pleasure, approval, or excitement

[Synonyms] = Oo, Opo (formal/respectful), Sige, Aba, Tama, Okey, Opo nga

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Yes, I will attend the meeting tomorrow morning at 9 AM.
• Ex1_PH: Oo, pupunta ako sa pulong bukas ng umaga ng 9 AM.
• Ex2_EN: When asked if she wanted coffee, Maria replied with a quick yes.
• Ex2_PH: Nang tanungin kung gusto niya ng kape, sumagot si Maria ng mabilis na oo.
• Ex3_EN: Yes, that’s exactly what I meant when I explained the process.
• Ex3_PH: Oo, iyan mismo ang ibig kong sabihin nang ipaliwanag ko ang proseso.
• Ex4_EN: The students answered yes when the teacher asked if they understood.
• Ex4_PH: Sumagot ng oo ang mga estudyante nang tanungin ng guro kung naintindihan nila.
• Ex5_EN: Yes, please send me the documents by email this afternoon.
• Ex5_PH: Oo, paki-send sa akin ang mga dokumento sa email ngayong hapon.