ang puso ko
/ʔaŋ ˈpusoʔ ko/word by word
The English phrase "my heart" is translated into Filipino as ang puso ko.
This phrase refers to either the physical organ in the chest that pumps blood or the center of a person's emotions.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the article ang (the), the noun puso (heart) and the possessive pronoun ko (my/mine), literally translating to "the heart mine".
How does it change in a sentence?
In many sentence structures, the article ang can be omitted if the phrase is used as a direct object or in certain possessive constructions, though ang puso ko is the standard way to state "the heart is mine" or "my heart (is)…".
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔaŋ ˈpusoʔ ko/
Did you know?
- Filipinos use the term pusong-mamon to describe someone who is overly sensitive or soft-hearted, as mamon is a fluffy sponge cake.
- In some Filipino contexts, a 'puso' is also the name for a traditional way of weaving rice into a hanging pouch, often called 'hanging rice'.
- The word puso is a relative of the Javanese word pusuh, showing a shared linguistic ancestor across the islands of Southeast Asia.
Examples in context
- Kumakabog ang puso ko.My heart is pounding.This sentence shows how to use ang puso ko to describe the physical sensation of a pounding heart.Tatoeba #11646233 by qwertzu, translation #1037114 by GPHemsley
- Tumitibok ang puso ko para sa iyo.My heart beats for you.This sentence illustrates the use of ang puso ko in an emotional context regarding beating for someone.Tatoeba #13805527 by kangkong, translation #9365932 by DJ_Saidez
- Ibinigay ko ang sarili kong puso sa iyoI gave you my heart
- Ikaw ang puso ng puso koYou are the heart of my heart
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Patricia and Jose are talking about their feelings.
- PatriciaIkaw lang ang nasa ang puso ko.You are the only one in my heart.
- JoseSalamat, Patricia. Mahal din kita.Thank you, Patricia. I love you too.
- PatriciaSana hindi ka magbago.I hope you don't change.
- JoseHinding-hindi ako magbabago para sa iyo.I will never change for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ang, puso, ko) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ang, ko, puso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
