How to pronounce “ikaw” Cebuano

Parts of Speech:

1. Pronoun (Second Person Singular)
   • Meaning: “You”
   • Function: Refers to the person being spoken to. It can be used as the subject or for emphasis.
   • Example: Ikaw ang akong gipili.
     (You are the one I chose.)
2. Pronoun (Emphatic)
   • Meaning: Used for emphasis when referring to the person being addressed.
   • Example: Ikaw ra gyud ang akong nasaligan.
     (You are the only one I trust.)

Situations in Which It Is Used:

1. Emphasizing the Subject of a Sentence:
   • Used to highlight the person being talked to.
   • Example: Ikaw ang nagdala sa kalampusan niini nga proyekto.
     (You are the one who brought success to this project.)
2. In Questions Directed Toward the Listener:
   • Used in questions to address the person being spoken to.
   • Example: Ikaw ba ang nag-order sa pagkaon?
     (Did you order the food?)
3. During Conversations to Express Responsibility or Involvement:
   • Used when addressing someone directly about their role or participation.
   • Example: Ikaw ang magsulti sa meeting unya.
     (You will speak at the meeting later.)

Example Sentences:

1. Ikaw ba ang nagtawag nako kagabii?
   (Were you the one who called me last night?)
2. Ikaw ang akong inspirasyon nga magpadayon.
   (You are my inspiration to continue.)
3. Gusto nako nga ikaw ang mobiyahe uban nako.
   (I want you to travel with me.)
4. Ikaw ra ang akong saligan sa kini nga butang.
   (You are the only one I trust in this matter.)

Short Dialogue:

Characters: Leah and Mark

Leah: Ikaw ba ang nag-organize sa event?
(Are you the one who organized the event?)

Mark: Oo, ako ang nagplano sa mga activities.
(Yes, I planned the activities.)

Leah: Nindot kaayo ang flow, maayo imong pagplano!
(The flow was great, you did a good job planning!)

Mark: Salamat, Leah. Nalipay ko nga nagustuhan nimo.
(Thanks, Leah. I’m happy you liked it.)

Alternative Expressions for “Ikaw”:

1. Ka – “You” (used in a more casual or shortened form)
   • Example: Kumusta ka?
     (How are you?)
2. Nimo – “You” (used as an object pronoun)
   • Example: Nalipay ko makakita nimo.
     (I’m happy to see you.)
3. Ikaw ra – “Only you” (for emphasis)
   • Example: Ikaw ra gyud ang akong gipili.
     (You are the only one I chose.)