ginoo
/ɡinoˈʔo/
In Filipino, mr is translated as ginoo.
ginoo is used as a title before a man's surname or full name. It can also be used as a standalone noun meaning gentleman.
How does it change in a sentence?
In written form, G. is a common abbreviation for ginoo. When ginoo is followed immediately by a name, you must attach the linker -ng to the end of the word, resulting in Ginoong.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡinoˈʔo/
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Filipino speakers often drop ginoo entirely and use the word kuya, meaning 'older brother', to show respect to any man regardless of blood relation.
- There is an old linguistic theory that the word might be related to the Sanskrit word nu, meaning 'praise', which would link a gentleman to someone worthy of honor.
- The use of ginoo as 'gentleman' can be used sarcastically in Filipino to describe someone acting overly refined or pretentious.
Examples in context
- Si Ginoong Brown yata siya.I think he is Mr Brown.This sentence shows how to use ginoo when identifying someone.Tatoeba #1919177 by nonong, translation #34277 by AlanF_US
- Mabait na ginoo si G. Hawk.Mr Hawk is a kind gentleman.This sentence shows ginoo being used as a noun meaning gentleman.Tatoeba #9773246 by canonselphycp400, translation #33744 by mopo_ukkeli
- Magaling maghapon si Ginoong Brown.Mr Brown speaks Japanese very well.This sentence demonstrates the use of the form Ginoong when followed by a name.Tatoeba #2128526 by nonong, translation #34261 by Swift
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Example conversation
Christina is introducing a guest to Jose at a social gathering.
- ChristinaIpakilala ko si Ginoong Reyes sa iyo.Let me introduce Mr. Reyes to you.
- JoseIkinagagalak ko kayong makilala, Ginoong Reyes.It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Reyes.
- ChristinaSiya ang bagong boss mo.He is your new boss.
- JoseSalamat sa pagpapakilala, Christina.Thank you for the introduction, Christina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ginoo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ginoo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
