kita tayo
/kiˈta ˈtajo/word by word
The Tagalog phrase for "see you" is kita tayo.
To specifically say "see you later," it is very common to add the word mamaya (later) to the expression.
Meaning: see you later (phrase)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Magkita tayo, which is the more grammatically complete version of the expression. For a very casual or shortened approach, speakers often use kitakits, which is a contraction of kita-kita tayo meaning "let's see each other".
How do you pronounce it?
/kiˈta ˈtajo/
Did you know?
- The word kita is a homonym with several meanings. While it means 'see' in this phrase, it can also mean 'earnings' or 'income' depending on the context.
- The word tayo is an inclusive pronoun. It specifically means 'we' including the person being spoken to, rather than 'we' excluding them.
- The root kita in kita tayo descends from Proto-Austronesian, meaning it is related to words for seeing in languages spoken across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Examples in context
- Kita tayo mamaya.I'll see you later.This sentence demonstrates how to say "I'll see you later" using kita tayo.Tatoeba #8670403 by England, translation #32706 by CK
- Kita tayo sa mall.See you at the mall.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mark and Christina are leaving a coffee shop.
- ChristinaSalamat sa kape, Mark.Thanks for the coffee, Mark.
- MarkWalang anuman, Christina.You're welcome, Christina.
- ChristinaKita tayo mamaya.See you later.
- MarkSige, ingat ka.Okay, take care.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (kita, tayo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kita, tayo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
