Politeness Markers (Po/Opo/Ho)

Mga Pananda ng Paggalang (Po/Opo/Ho)

About this concept

Politeness particles po, opo, and ho used to show respect when speaking to elders or people of authority. Po is added to statements, opo means 'yes' respectfully.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~20 cards at level A1.

Examples

Opo, nandito po siya.Yes, he/she is here. (respectful)

Ano po ang pangalan ninyo?What is your name? (respectful)

Salamat ho.Thank you. (polite, regional)

Concepts that build on this

Honorific and Social Register SystemC1

More A1 concepts

Personal PronounsMga Panghalip na Panao Case Markers (Ang/Ng/Sa)Mga Pantukoy (Ang/Ng/Sa)Basic Greetings and ExpressionsMga Pangunahing Pagbati at Ekspresyon Plural Marker MgaPananda ng Maramihan (Mga)Linker Na/-NgPangatnig na Na/-Ng

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