sumasang-ayon ako
The Tagalog phrase for "I agree" is sumasang-ayon ako.
This phrase is used to state that you share the same opinion as someone else. If you want to specify that you agree with a specific person, you can say sang-ayon ako sa iyo to mean "I agree with you".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sumasang-ayon ako is composed of the verb sang-ayon (to agree) in its progressive aspect sumasang-ayon (is/am agreeing) and the pronoun ako (I).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb sumasang-ayon is in the progressive aspect, which is the standard way to express a current state of agreement in Tagalog.
Did you know?
- The root word ayon in sumasang-ayon is also used to describe a boat drifting naturally with the current.
- In many social situations, Filipinos may avoid saying sumasang-ayon ako because it can sound too formal or confrontational. Instead, they often use a simple oo or a nod to maintain social harmony.
- In casual 'Taglish' conversation, Filipinos often replace the formal sumasang-ayon ako with the hybrid phrase Agree ako.
Examples in context
- Yung bagong kanta ng banda ay sobrang galing, di ba? Oo naman! Grabe, lakas ng tugtog!The new song from the band is awesome, right? Of course! Wow, the music is so powerful!
- Sumasang-ayon ako sa plano mo.I agree with your plan.
- Sumasang-ayon ako sa sinabi mo.I agree with what you said.
- Sumasang-ayon ako na kailangan natin ng pahinga.I agree that we need a rest.
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are discussing a plan for the weekend.
- JuanMas mabuting pumunta tayo sa parke.It is better if we go to the park.
- MariaSumasang-ayon ako, Juan.I agree, Juan.
- JuanAnong oras tayo aalis?What time are we leaving?
- MariaAlas-nuwebe ng umaga na lang.Let's just make it nine in the morning.
