One of the best cultural values is best known in Asia. Filipino people show their respect to elderly people and people with the authority they use before the person’s name. Every Filipino family practice the values of respect. Part of the Filipino culture is to teach the chilldren at home to respect all the elderly members of the family. Filipinos used the Tagalog word “po” at “opo” which means showing respect to elders or someone of authority. It is also used when you agree something.
Learning Instruction
The Tagalog ‘opo” is translate as yes in English which means polite. “po” doesn’t have a particular meaning
but using it when speaking expresses respect for the person you are talking.
Rules in using “po at opo in sentences/questions.
· 1. “Po” in asking questions. Write the
word “po after a question word.
Examples:
1. What
Ano +po Ano po?
2. Who
Sino +po Sino po?
3. Why
Bakit +po Bakit po?
4. When
Kailan +po Kailan po?
· 2.“Po” after pronoun
Examples:
1. Akin po
Mine
2. Kanila po Theirs
3. Kanya po His/Hers
4. Amin po Ours
5. Inyo po Yours
· 3. “Opo” means Yes (adverb/
interjection) used in expressing polite answer.
Examples:
1.Yes ma’am Opo Ma’am
2. Yes mom//mommy Opo Nanay
3.Yes dad Opo Tatay
Assessment No 1:
Answer the following conversation. Use Tagalog word
“po” at “opo”
1.Mother: Good morning! Have you eaten your
breakfast?
Daughter: _______________________________________
2.Roy: Mark, do you have a pencil?
Mark: ________________________
3.Mother: Sleep early.
child: _____________
4.Teacher: Do you understand our lesson?
Students: ________________________
5.Teacher: Whose applie is this?
Student: _________________________
Assessment No. 2
A girl asking an interview question to an elder.
Translate her questions into Tagalog using “po”.
1.What is your complete name? _____________________
2.When is your birthday? __________________________
3.Where do you live? _____________________________
4. What is your favorite dish?_______________________
5.Why is adobo is you favorite? ____________________
