Ikaw (en. You)

ee-kaw

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun
A pronoun used to refer to the second person.
You are the best in class.
Ikaw ang pinakamagaling sa klase.
Used to show recognition or reference to a person or group.
You are my friend.
Ikaw ang aking kaibigan.
Serves as part of a question.
Are you going home?
Ikaw ba ay uuwi na?

Etymology

A question in language derived from the root word 'kaw', meaning 'you'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You already!
An expression of admiration or praise.
Ikaw na!
You're in charge.
A sentence indicating trust in someone else's capability.
Ikaw ang bahala.

Related Words

ka
A pronoun referring to the second person commonly used alongside 'ikaw'.
ka
sayo
Referring to the second person, expressing possession or relation.
sayo

Slang Meanings

you're the one for real
You're really the most beautiful person in the world.
Ikaw na talaga ang pinakamagandang tao sa mundo.
it's all you now
It's all you now, you have your own world.
Ikaw na, may sarili kang mundo.
just you
Just you, no one else.
Ikaw lang ang gusto ko, walang iba.
is that really you?
Is that really you? You seem so happy now!
Ikaw ba 'yan? Ang saya mo kasi ngayon!