Ya (en. Already)

/ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A word used to express that something has already occurred or happened in the past.
He's already there!
Nandiyan na siya, ya!
Used to express current or long-standing events.
Yes, I have already been to Paris.
Ya, nakapunta na ako sa Paris.
A word that connects to a statement reminding that something is already true.
Yes, what you said is true.
Ya, totoo ang sinabi mo.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'ya'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Yes, I know already.
Yes, indeed, I already know.
Ya, alam ko na.
Yes, he/she is already there.
Yes, he/she is there already.
Ya, nandiyan na siya.

Related Words

now
An adverb referring to the present.
ngayon
earlier
Refers to a time that is earlier from the present.
kanina

Slang Meanings

Yes
Yeah, I like that!
Ya, gusto ko yan!
Okay
Yeah, let's go!
Ya, tara na!
Agreed
Yeah, we think alike.
Ya, pareho tayo ng isip.