Ang pangalan ko ay
/ʔaŋ paˈŋalan ko ʔaj/word by word
The phrase Ang pangalan ko ay is used in Tagalog to say "my name is".
This phrase is used to identify yourself by stating your name. While grammatically correct, it often sounds more formal or slightly stiff in daily conversation compared to more natural spoken alternatives.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down as Ang (the), pangalan (name), ko (my/I) and ay (is/marker for the predicate), literally meaning "The name my is".
Which one should you use?
Ang pangalan ko ay is a more formal way to state your name. In common conversation, speakers more frequently use Ako si [Name] to introduce themselves.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the more natural conversational method Ako si [Name], you must use the particle si immediately before the person's name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔaŋ paˈŋalan ko ʔaj/
Did you know?
- The particle si used in the alternative Ako si is a personal marker that only appears before proper names of people, unlike other markers that work for objects.
- The marker ay used in this phrase is a linguistic rarity in Tagalog, as most sentences in everyday spoken Tagalog place the verb or adjective before the subject.
- In many social situations, Filipinos may omit the phrase 'my name is' entirely and simply state their name after a greeting, as the identity is implied by the context.
Examples in context
- Ang pangalan ko ay Shu.My name is Shu.This sentence demonstrates how to use Ang pangalan ko ay to state your name.Tatoeba #11606536 by qwertzu, translation #1460042 by piksea
- Ang pangalan ko ay Edgar Degas.My name is Edgar Degas.This sentence shows a formal introduction of a full name using Ang pangalan ko ay.Tatoeba #11538078 by qwertzu, translation #246441 by sacredceltic
- Nagkakamali ka siguro. Ang pangalan ko ay Pierre.You must be mistaken. My name is Pierre.This sentence shows how to correct someone using Ang pangalan ko ay.Tatoeba #11815141 by qwertzu, translation #11815019 by ddnktr
- Ang pangalan ko ay Maria.My name is Maria.
- Ako po si Juan.I am Juan.
- Ako si Ana.I am Ana.
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Example conversation
Jose and Angela meet for the first time at a party.
- JoseHello! Ang pangalan ko ay Jose.Hello! My name is Jose.
- AngelaHi Jose! Ako naman si Angela.Hi Jose! I am Angela.
- JoseIkinagagalak kitang makilala, Angela.It is nice to meet you, Angela.
- AngelaIkinagagalak din kitang makilala.It is nice to meet you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ang, pangalan, ko, ay) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
