Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| at | /ʔat/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| saka | /saˈkaʔ/ (Standard Tagalog) /saˈka/ (Standard Tagalog) |
In Tagalog, these words are used to connect similar words, phrases. While at is the standard conjunction, the term tapos is a common way to say 'and' when speaking among friends and peers. In very informal spoken language, particularly among the younger generation, the slang term tas is often used.
Which one should you use?
The word at serves as a simple conjunction for connecting words. In contrast, saka often implies the addition of a new point or a sequence of events, carrying the meaning of 'and also' or 'and then'. Additionally, the combination at saka is frequently used in informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The conjunction at is used to connect two words or phrases that have equal grammatical weight, such as joining two nouns or two adjectives.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔat/
Did you know?
- Some scholars suggest the word saka might actually be related to the Sanskrit word for 'vegetable', which is śāka.
- The word tapos literally means 'finished' or 'ended', but it is used as 'and' in conversational Tagalog to show a sequence of events.
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 the use of 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 how at connects two adjectives.Tatoeba #11396591 by qwertzu, translation #305383 by CK
- Si Juan at si MariaJuan and Maria
- Laruan saka libroToys and books
- Maganda at saka matalinoBeautiful and smart
- 1171 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jasmine and Mark are discussing their grocery list.
- JasmineMark, kailangan natin ng gatas at itlog.Mark, we need milk and eggs.
- MarkMayroon pa ba tayong asukal at asin?Do we still have sugar and salt?
- JasmineWala na tayong asukal at asin.We don't have sugar and salt anymore.
- MarkSige, bibilhin ko na ang mga iyon.Okay, I will buy those now.
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.
