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What does "po" mean in Filipino?

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What does "po" mean in Filipino?

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The Filipino term "po" has no direct meaning, but is used as a sign of respect, mostly for those older than you, and could be a similar word to "please". The term is used in the middle or end of sentences.

Ano po? (What (is it)?)
Pwede po akong gumamit ng cellphone? (May I (please) use the cellphone?)
Sino po kayo? (Who are you?)

Also, the word "oo" which means "yes" can also be used in respect as "opo".

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It is a sign of respect usually *for* people older than you (not *from* people older than you). But ... (2 comments)
It is a sign of respect usually *for* people older than you (not *from* people older than you). But ...
JRN‭ wrote over 2 years ago

It is a sign of respect usually for people older than you (not from people older than you). But it can also be used regardless of the ages of the speaker and the one spoken to.

General Sebast1an‭ wrote over 2 years ago

JRN‭ I returned to edit. Sorry about the miswording. I said "mostly" for this one, because yes, while it can be used regardless of age, "po" is more common for respecting those at a higher age than you.