mamimiss kita
The English phrase "I will miss you" is expressed in Tagalog as mamimiss kita.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you will feel sadness because they are no longer with you.
What does it mean word for word?
The word kita is a special pronoun that combines the meanings of "I" and "you" to mean "I [verb] you".
Which one should you use?
The form mamimiss kita is common in casual, everyday conversation. For more formal writing or to express a very deep sense of longing, you can use mangungulila ako sa iyo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase mangungulila ako sa iyo is the formal, pure Tagalog way to express this feeling, though it is much less common in daily speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun kita functions as a single unit meaning "I [verb] you", combining the concepts of ako (I) and ka (you).
Did you know?
- The version of kita meaning 'salary' was borrowed from the Spanish word quitación, which refers to rent or wages.
- Using 'mamimiss' is so standard in Manila and urban areas that using the pure Tagalog version can sometimes make you sound like a character in a period drama.
- To express that someone is missed in the present, Filipinos often use the English word 'miss' as a verb: I-miss kita.
Examples in context
- Mamimiss kita nang sobra.I will miss you so much.
- Mamimiss kita sa trabaho.I will miss you at work.
- Mamimiss kita, kaibigan.I will miss you, friend.
Example conversation
Jasmine is saying goodbye to Mark at the airport.
- JasmineAalis na ako, Mark.I am leaving now, Mark.
- MarkIngat ka sa biyahe, Jasmine.Take care on your trip, Jasmine.
- JasmineSalamat. Mamimiss kita!Thank you. I will miss you!
- MarkMamimiss din kita.I will miss you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
