sige
/ˈsiɡe/
The Tagalog phrase for 'okay' is sige.
sige is used to express agreement, to say 'alright' or to give someone permission to proceed.
Meaning: OK (intj)
Which one should you use?
you can use sige na to act as an encouragement for someone to start an action or to provide a gentle nudge to do something now.
How does it change in a sentence?
sige can be used as a standalone interjection to signal acceptance or agreement.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsiɡe/
Did you know?
- While sige means 'okay', it can also function as a way to say 'goodbye' when ending a conversation or a transaction.
- The word sige is a direct descendant of the Spanish verb 'sigue', which means 'continue' or 'follow'.
- Because of its Spanish roots, sige shares a linguistic DNA with the English word 'segue', which refers to a smooth transition.
Examples in context
- O, sige.Oh, okay.This sentence is useful for expressing a casual 'Oh, okay' using sige.
- Sige po, kunin ninyo na po iyan.Sure, go ahead and take it.
- Oks, samahan mo ako.Okay, come with me.
- Sige, pupunta ako mamaya.Okay, I will go later.
- Sige, mag-ingat ka sa biyahe.Okay, take care on your trip.
Example conversation
Maria and Juan are making plans to meet up later.
- MariaJuan, magkita tayo sa mall mamayang alas-tres.Juan, let's meet at the mall at three o'clock.
- JuanSige, doon na lang ako maghihintay.Okay, I will just wait there.
- MariaSige, kita tayo mamaya.Okay, see you later.
- JuanSige, bye!Okay, bye!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sige, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sige, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
