ang cute mo
In Filipino, "you're cute" is expressed as ang cute mo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are attractive or endearing.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "how cute you are". The word ang acts as an intensifier, while mo is the pronoun for "you".
Which one should you use?
You may see it written as ang kyut mo in informal Filipino text messaging, where "cute" is spelled phonetically.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase ang cute mo is considered informal or colloquial because it utilizes an English loanword. Another informal variation is Sobrang kyot mo!, which means "You're very cute!"
Did you know?
- Filipinos often pair ang cute mo with a gesture called pacute, which involves intentionally acting cute or making 'puppy dog eyes' to get a favor.
- If you use ang cute mo toward an elder, it might be perceived as disrespectful or overly familiar rather than a sweet compliment.
- The phonetic spelling kyot is part of a wider trend in 'Jejemon' culture, where Filipinos use stylized, non-traditional spellings to show personality in texts.
Examples in context
- Tara, picture tayo! Ang cute mo sa selfie na 'to!Let's take a picture! You look cute in this selfie!
- Ayos 'yang bago mong hairstyle! Sobrang kyot mo talaga!Your new hairstyle looks great! You're really cute!
- Ang cute mo sa suot mong damit.You're cute in the clothes you're wearing.
- Ang cute mo talaga kapag tumatawa ka.You're really cute when you laugh.
- Sabi ni Maria, ang cute mo raw.Maria said that you are cute.
Example conversation
Juan and Patricia are hanging out at a cafe.
- JuanAng cute mo ngayon.You're cute today.
- PatriciaTalaga? Salamat, Juan!Really? Thanks, Juan!
- JuanBagay sa iyo ang hairstyle mo.Your hairstyle suits you.
- PatriciaKinilig naman ako.That made me blush.
