hayaan mo ako
/haˈjaʔan mo ʔaˈko/word by word
The phrase leave me alone in Tagalog is hayaan mo ako.
This phrase is used both to request privacy and to express annoyance or anger toward someone bothering you.
Meaning: stop talking to me (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hayaan (to let/allow), mo (you) and ako (me), literally meaning 'let me be' or 'allow me'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form hayaan mo ako is informal and can sound blunt or even rude depending on the tone. The phrase Pakiusap, pabayaan niyo po akong mag-isa. means 'Please, leave me alone.' in a formal context.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite or to address more than one person, the pronoun mo is replaced with niyo to say hayaan niyo ako.
How do you pronounce it?
/haˈjaʔan mo ʔaˈko/
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Examples in context
- Hayaan mo ako.Leave me alone.
- Hayaan mo ako sa ginagawa ko.Leave me alone to do what I'm doing.
Example conversation
Jasmine is upset and wants to be left by Ricardo in the living room.
- JasmineRicardo, hayaan mo ako.Ricardo, leave me alone.
- RicardoAno ba ang problema mo, Jasmine?What is your problem, Jasmine?
- JasmineAyoko nang makipag-usap sa iyo.I don't want to talk to you anymore.
- RicardoSige, magpapatahimik na ako.Fine, I will be quiet now.
