Heto (en. This)

he-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
pronoun
A statement used to refer to something close to the speaker.
Here is what I want to give you.
Heto ang gusto kong ibigay sa iyo.
Used in conversation to indicate the presence of something.
These are the books you were looking for.
Heto ang mga libro na hinahanap mo.
A pronoun that connects to a specific object or person in the present.
This is my friend.
Heto ang aking kaibigan.

Etymology

From the word 'ito' which becomes 'heto' when used to emphasize.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Here it is!
A statement used to express that something is here or ready.
Heto na!

Related Words

ito
A pronoun also used to refer to something close but in a different context.
ito

Slang Meanings

Here it is!
Here is the sinigang you've been waiting for!
Heto na ang sinigang na hinintay mo!
Here you go!
Here you go, this is my gift for you.
Heto, para sa'yo ang regalo ko.
Okay, here it is!
Okay, here it is! We’ve started the project.
Heto na! Sinimulan na natin ang proyekto.