Pakisuyo (en. Please)

pah-kee-soo-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A request that includes asking for help or a favor.

Please help me finish my project.

Pakisuyo, tulungan mo akong tapusin ang aking proyekto.

Used to get the attention of a person before making a request.

Please listen to me.

Pakisuyo, makinig ka sa akin.

A polite way of asking.

Please pass the salt.

Pakisuyo, ipasa mo ang asin.

From the word 'suyo' meaning 'to care for' combined with 'paki' indicating a request for favor.

Please, tell Maria.

Requesting to convey the message to Maria.

Pakisuyo, pakisabi kay Maria.

Please, finish this.

Requesting to complete a task.

Pakisuyo, matapos ito.

request

A term used for formal or informal requests.

pakiusap

please

A shorter form of request meaning favor or help.

paki

Request that feels casual, more like a favor.

Please pass my book.

Pakisuyo, ipasa mo naman yung libro ko.

Request used with kids or friends.

Please tell my sister that I'm here.

Pakisuyo, pakisabi kay ate na andito na ako.