Po’/Ho’ 1 : Tagalog Enclitic Particle

used for talking politely to older people, superiors, adult strangers and adult customers

Kahapon lang po’.

Just yesterday. (polite)

Malaki ho’ ang bahay.

The house is big. (polite)

Note: The polite way of saying yes is opo’ or oho’.

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