sige
/ˈsiɡe/
In Tagalog, the English phrase 'ok' can be expressed as sige. If unsure, use sige. Wiktionary also lists oks.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| sige | /ˈsiɡe/ (Standard Tagalog) /siˈɡe/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| oks | /ˈʔoks/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The word sige is a colloquial expression used to mean 'ok' when agreeing to a suggestion or accepting a situation. It can also function as a way to say 'go ahead' or 'sure'.
Which one should you use?
While sige is used for general acceptance, agreement or to tell someone to proceed, oks is a slang, shortened version of 'ok' used in very informal settings among friends.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For very informal settings with friends, you might see the slang oks. Other informal variations include oks lang for 'ok', sige na to convey enthusiasm or to push someone to proceed and go lang to mean 'go ahead' or 'it's ok'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
You can add the particle lang to sige to create the phrase sige lang, which means 'go ahead' or 'just proceed'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsiɡe/
Did you know?
- The word sige is borrowed from the Spanish word sigue, which comes from the verb seguir meaning 'to follow'.
- While sige usually means 'ok', saying it with a specific falling intonation can be used to end a conversation or signal that the speaker is leaving.
- Adding the word na to create sige na transforms the phrase from a simple 'ok' into a persuasive plea, often used when begging or coaxing someone.
Examples in context
- Sige, ipagpalagay nating tama ka.OK, let's assume that you're right.This sentence shows how to use sige to start an assumption.Tatoeba #11473724 by qwertzu, translation #7190666 by CK
- Sige, ipagpalagay natin na tama ka.OK, let's assume you're right.This sentence provides another way to use sige when making an assumption.Tatoeba #11473716 by qwertzu, translation #4529691 by CK
- Oo.Can you meet me at 5 PM? – Oo.
- Sige, proceed.May I proceed with the proposal? – Sige, proceed.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two colleagues are planning their lunch break.
- MariaKumain tayo sa labas mamaya.Let's eat out later.
- MarkSige, basta hindi masyadong mahal.Okay, as long as it's not too expensive.
- MariaWalang problema, Mark.No problem, Mark.
- MarkSige, kita tayo sa lobby.Okay, see you in the lobby.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations and entries sige, oks, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries oks, sige, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
