Ika (en. You)
/ˈika/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
pronoun
A pronoun that refers to the second person.
You are the reason why I smile.
Ika ang dahilan kung bakit ako ngumiti.
Used to refer to someone in a casual and familiar manner.
Is it you again who brought the food?
Ika na naman ang nagdala ng pagkain?
Has a nice connotation, often used in conversations between friends.
You are my best friend.
Ika ang aking matalik na kaibigan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
As they say
A phrase used to emphasize a statement or idea.
Ika nga
Related Words
you
A form of pronoun that represents the second person.
ikaw
Slang Meanings
'Like' or 'because', used in a calm and casual conversation.
'Ika, maybe you've read that already.'
Ika, baka naman nabasa mo na yun.
A way of speaking that shows a lack of formality.
'Ika, let's just chill.'
Ika na 'yan, chill lang tayo.