mayroon
/majɾoˈʔon/
The Tagalog word for something is mayroon.
Mayroon functions as an existential marker, indicating the presence of an unspecified object or person. It can be translated as "there is", "there are" or "has".
Meaning: unspecified object (pron)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Taglish is a combination of Tagalog and English widely used in the metropolitan areas of Manila.
How do you pronounce it?
/majɾoˈʔon/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, mayroon is used to describe someone who is wealthy or 'has' means in life.
- The word mayroon is actually a contraction of the words 'may' meaning 'to have' and 'doon' meaning 'there'.
- While mayroon means 'there is', it is often used to answer 'yes' to questions about possession, similar to how an English speaker might say 'I have some'.
Examples in context
- Mayroon akong gustong subukan.There's something I want to try.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to try something.Tatoeba #11868272 by qwertzu, translation #2014739 by CK
- Mayroon ka bang ipinagdiriwang?Are you celebrating something?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is celebrating something.Tatoeba #11811642 by qwertzu, translation #4496362 by CK
- Mayroon ka bang gustong sabihin?Would you like to say something?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to say something.Tatoeba #9780318 by ye3t, translation #2541152 by CK
- Salamat poThank you
- Paki-abot po ng basoPlease pass me the glass
- Kamusta ka?How are you?
- Pwede ba akong sumama?Can I come along?
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Jose are in the kitchen.
- MariaMayroon ka bang hinahanap sa kusina?Are you looking for something in the kitchen?
- JoseOo, mayroon akong kailangang kunin.Yes, I need to get something.
- MariaAno iyon, Jose?What is it, Jose?
- JoseAng asukal lang para sa kape.Just the sugar for the coffee.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mayroon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mayroon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
