at
/ʔat/
The Filipino word for 'and' is at. Wiktionary also lists saka.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Filipino | IPA |
|---|---|
| at | /ʔat/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| saka | /saˈkaʔ/ (Standard Tagalog) /saˈka/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The word is used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj).
Which one should you use?
While at is the standard conjunction for 'and', saka is often used in colloquial speech to mean 'and also' or to imply a sequence of events like 'and then'.
How does it change in a sentence?
at is used to connect two words or phrases of equal grammatical weight, such as two adjectives or two verbs.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔat/
Did you know?
- One theory suggests saka comes from the Sanskrit word śāka, which means 'vegetable' or 'herb'.
- While at is the formal standard, using saka in a professional speech can make the speaker sound more colloquial or casual.
Examples in context
- Tumayo at yumuko ka.Stand up and take a bow.This sentence shows how to use at to connect two verbs.Tatoeba #11583607 by qwertzu, translation #3826059 by CK
- Uso at makabago ito.It's hip and trendy.This sentence demonstrates using at to connect two adjectives.Tatoeba #11646497 by qwertzu, translation #2216796 by Hybrid
- Maliit sila at payat.They are short and thin.This sentence illustrates connecting two adjectives with at.Tatoeba #11396591 by qwertzu, translation #305383 by CK
- Maganda at matalino ang babae.The girl is beautiful and smart.
- Ang aso at ang pusa ay magkaibigan.The dog and the cat are friends.
- Pumunta ako sa palengke at bumili ng mga prutas.I went to the market and bought some fruits.
- Ang bahay ni Pedro tsaka ni Juan ay malapit sa beach.Pedro's house and Juan's house are near the beach.
- Gusto kong kumain ng pizza saka spaghetti.I want to eat pizza and spaghetti.
- Nag-enjoy ako sa sinehan tsaka sa park.I enjoyed at the cinema and the park.
- 1171 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Patricia and Juan are discussing what to buy at the market.
- PatriciaBumili tayo ng mansanas at saging.Let's buy apples and bananas.
- JuanSige, kailangan din natin ng gatas.Okay, we also need milk.
- PatriciaKukuha rin ako ng tinapay at itlog.I will also get bread and eggs.
- JuanSalamat, Patricia.Thank you, Patricia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries at, saka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries at, saka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
