ikaw rin
/ʔiˈkaw ˈɾin/word by word
In Tagalog, "you too" is said as ikaw rin.
This phrase is used as a response to return a greeting or a wish to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ikaw (you) and rin (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While ikaw rin and ikaw din are often used interchangeably in casual speech, rin is technically the standard form following a vowel.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Ikaw rin! is the informal equivalent, while Pareho tayo! is a casual way to say "You too". For formal or respectful situations, use Ikaw din po. or Kayo rin po. To show respect to an elder or someone in a position of authority, use kayo rin instead of ikaw rin.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔiˈkaw ˈɾin/
Did you know?
- The word ikaw is a distant relative of the Hawaiian word oe and the Maori word koe, as they all descend from the same Proto-Austronesian root.
- The phrase ikaw rin can be used sarcastically to mirror an insult or a criticism back to the speaker.
- The use of kayo rin treats the other person as a plural group, even if they are a single individual, to show high respect.
Examples in context
- Ingat ka!Take care!
- Ikaw rin!You too!
Example conversation
Mark and Jasmine are parting ways after a cafe visit.
- MarkIngat ka sa biyahe, Jasmine.Take care on your trip, Jasmine.
- JasmineSalamat, ikaw rin, Mark.Thanks, you too, Mark.
- MarkSige, hanggang sa muli!Okay, until next time!
- JasminePaalam!Goodbye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ikaw, rin) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ikaw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
