pareho
/paˈɾeho/
The Tagalog word for "same" is pareho. Wiktionary also lists parehas.
Meaning: not different as regards self, identical (adj)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| pareho | /paˈɾeho/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| parehas | /paˈɾehas/ (Standard Tagalog) |
pareho is used to describe things that are identical or not different as regards self.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using pareho to modify a noun directly, you must attach the linker -ng to form parehong.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈɾeho/
Did you know?
- In conversational Tagalog, pareho can be used as a standalone response to mean 'me too' or 'same here'.
- The word pareho is actually a linguistic relative of the Spanish word 'pareja', which means 'couple' or 'pair'.
- In some regions, you might hear the word pareu instead of pareho, which is a variation found in the related Kapampangan language.
Examples in context
- Pareho tayo ng edad.We are both the same age.This sentence is useful for expressing that two people share the same age using pareho.Tatoeba #10170105 by theSardonyx, translation #6390862 by CarpeLanam
- Pareho lang ang konsepto.The concept is the same.This sentence demonstrates how to say a concept is the same using pareho.Tatoeba #11807099 by qwertzu, translation #5746157 by CM
- Parehong konsepto lang ito.This is the same concept.This sentence shows how to use the modified form parehong to describe a specific concept.Tatoeba #11807096 by qwertzu, translation #5744355 by CM
- Pareho tayo ng gusto.We have the same preference.
- Magkapareho ang kanilang mga kasuotan.Their clothes are the same.
- Pare-pareho lang sila ng ugali.They have the same personality.
- Parehas tayo ng hilig sa musika.We have the same taste in music.
- Pareho tayo ng pananaw sa isyung ito.We have the same view on this issue.
- Magkapareho tayo ng iniisip.We think the same way.
- Parehas lang tayong masaya sa resulta ng laban.We are equally happy with the results of the match.
- Oo, pare-pareho rin tayong natuwa sa tagumpay nila.Yes, we were all equally delighted with their success.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mark and Angela are ordering food at a restaurant.
- MarkAno ang gusto mong kainin, Angela?What do you want to eat, Angela?
- AngelaGusto ko ng chicken burger.I want a chicken burger.
- MarkPareho tayo, iyan din ang order ko.We are the same, that is my order too.
- AngelaTalaga? Maganda ang pinili natin.Really? We made a good choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “same” translations and entries pareho, parehas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parehas, pareho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
