Ato (en. This)

a-to

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun
A pronoun used to refer to an object or person close to the speaker.
This is the book you are looking for.
Ato ang libro na hinahanap mo.
Used to emphasize a particular item.
This is exactly the incident that happened.
Ato mismo ang naganap na insidente.
Can be used as a call or request.
This is what I want to get.
Ato ang gusto kong makuha.

Etymology

from the word 'ito', which is a pronoun indicating an object or person close to the speaker.

Common Phrases and Expressions

This is our solution.
This is our answer or resolution to the problem.
Ato ang ating solusyon.
This is what I said.
This is what I expressed or said.
Ato ang sabi ko.

Related Words

ito
a pronoun similar to 'ato' that also refers to things that are nearby.
ito
iyan
a pronoun used for objects or people that are between the speaker and the listener.
iyan

Slang Meanings

this or the thing
Here, look at my new cellphone!
Ato, tingnan mo 'tong bagong cellphone ko!
let's go or come along
Let's go to the corner, there's a fun time there!
Ato tayo sa kanto, may saya dun!