The Cebuano word “ikaw” is a pronoun that translates to “you” in English. It is used in the second person singular and is often employed for emphasis or when starting a sentence.
Usage and Examples:
- Emphatic Use:
Ikaw ang akong higala.
(You are my friend.) - Question Form:
Ikaw ba ang naghimo niini?
(Are you the one who made this?) - At the Beginning of a Sentence:
Ikaw ang akong pilion.
(You will be my choice.)
In more casual conversation, “ikaw” can also be shortened to “ka” when not emphasizing the subject:
- Kumusta ka?
(How are you?)