girlfriend ko
'my girlfriend' in Tagalog is girlfriend ko.
The phrase is used to refer to a female partner in a romantic relationship. In modern, casual conversation, it is very common to use the English loanword within Tagalog sentences.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the English loanword girlfriend and the Tagalog possessive pronoun ko, which means 'my'.
Which one should you use?
Ang aking kasintahan translates to 'my sweetheart', and Ang aking nobya is a formal and traditional way to refer to a girlfriend. For a more romantic tone, you might use Ang aking mahal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
girlfriend ko is informal and typical for modern, casual speech. For formal or traditional settings, you can use Ang aking nobya or Ang aking kasintahan. For a romantic expression, Ang aking mahal is used. In very informal settings or as a direct term of endearment, the word Babe is often used.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Tagalog, the possessive pronoun ko (my) follows the noun it modifies.
Did you know?
- The word mahal is used to refer to a beloved partner, but it is also the standard word for 'expensive' when talking about prices.
- While 'girlfriend' is a gendered English term, the popular slang word jowa is completely gender-neutral and can refer to a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
- The root sinta found in kasintahan is primarily preserved today in kundiman, a traditional genre of Filipino love songs.
Examples in context
- Nais kong ipakilala sa inyo ang aking kasintahan, siya ang nagbibigay liwanag sa buhay ko.I want to introduce my sweetheart to you, she brings light into my life.
- Babe, ano ang gusto mong kainin para sa hapunan?Babe, what do you want to eat for dinner?
- Ang ganda ng girlfriend ko.My girlfriend is beautiful.
- Ipinakilala ko na ang girlfriend ko.I already introduced my girlfriend.
- Nasaan ang girlfriend ko?Where is my girlfriend?
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are talking at a coffee shop.
- ChristinaSino ang kasama mo kanina?Who were you with earlier?
- JuanSiya ang girlfriend ko.She is my girlfriend.
- ChristinaAng bait naman ng girlfriend mo.Your girlfriend is so kind.
- JuanSalamat, Christina.Thanks, Christina.
