Sige (en. Go ahead)

/ˈsi.ge/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A statement expressing agreement or consent.
Okay, I'll go to the party later.
Sige, pupunta ako sa party mamaya.
A form of encouragement to continue with a task.
Go ahead, continue with your project.
Sige, ipagpatuloy mo ang iyong proyekto.
A way of expressing approval to a suggestion.
Sure, let's look at the possibilities.
Sige, tingnan natin ang mga posibilidad.

Etymology

This word is used in everyday conversation in the Philippines, possibly derived from the Spanish 'sigue' meaning 'continue'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just go ahead
A statement of agreement and willingness to continue.
Sige lang
Okay, go ahead and do it.
A reference that a task can now begin.
Sige, gawin mo.

Related Words

agree
Means acceptance of a thing or statement.
sang-ayon
continue
An exact translation meaning 'to continue'.
tuloy

Slang Meanings

It's alright.
Okay, I'm leaving now.
Sige, aalis na ako.
Just go for it.
Go ahead and do it.
Sige, push mo na yan.
Whatever.
Alright, let's just leave it to chance.
Sige, bahala na.
Go ahead.
Sure, no problem!
Sige lang, walang problema!