halika dito
The phrase "come here" in Tagalog is halika dito.
halika dito is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location.
What does it mean word for word?
halika is a command form of the verb meaning "to come".
Did you know?
- The word halika is actually two words joined into one, combining hali meaning 'come' and ka meaning 'you'.
- In the Philippines, people often signal halika dito by gesturing with their palm facing up and waving their fingers toward themselves.
- If you want to be much more polite, you would not use halika dito, but rather halika po dito or even use the word lumapit instead to avoid sounding bossy.
Examples in context
- Halika dito.Come here.This sentence shows how to use the phrase halika dito.Tatoeba #8655469 by England, translation #39944 by Swift
- Halika dito, sandali lang.Come here, just a moment.
- Halika dito at tingnan mo ito.Come here and look at this.
Example conversation
Juan is calling Jasmine over to show her something in the kitchen.
- JuanHalika dito, Jasmine.Come here, Jasmine.
- JasmineBakit, Juan?Why, Juan?
- JuanTingnan mo ang bagong gamit na ito.Look at this new thing.
- JasmineAng ganda naman niyan!That's so beautiful!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dito, halika, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
