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How to Say "What does this mean?" in Tagalog

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?
"What does this mean?" in Tagalog 路 say it like ah-noh ang ee-big sah-bee-hin nee-toh

The most natural way to say "What does this mean?" in Tagalog is Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ano ang kahulugan nito?
More formal way to ask for meaning.
Ano ang ibig sabihin?
A more general way to ask about meaning.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you encounter something unclear, like a word or a situation. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Use it when you want to clarify the meaning of something.

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Examples in Tagalog

TagalogEnglish
Ano ang ibig sabihin nito sa konteksto ng ating usapan?What does this mean in the context of our conversation?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'ito' instead of 'iyan' when referring to something close.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Tagalog with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

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