Kayo ay magalang sa palengke.

You are polite at the market.

Breakdown of Kayo ay magalang sa palengke.

• ay: to be
• kayo: you
• magalang: polite
• sa: at
• palengke: the market

Questions & Answers about Kayo ay magalang sa palengke.

What does kayo mean in this sentence, and how does it differ from ikaw?

kayo is the second‑person pronoun “you.” It can refer to more than one person (“you all”) or be used as a polite/formal singular “you.” By contrast, ikaw is the informal singular “you” (used with friends, peers or younger people).

What is the role of ay in Kayo ay magalang sa palengke?

ay is the linking verb or copula in Tagalog’s “ay‑inversion.” It formally connects the subject (kayo) to the predicate (magalang). This structure (Subject + ay + Predicate) is common in written or formal speech. In casual conversation, ay is often dropped.

Could I say Magalang kayo sa palengke without ay? Would the meaning change?

Yes. Magalang kayo sa palengke is perfectly natural in spoken Tagalog. The meaning (“You are polite at the market”) stays the same. Omitting ay makes it less formal and flips the word order to Predicate + Subject.

What part of speech is magalang? Do Tagalog adjectives change for number or gender?

magalang is an adjective meaning “polite” or “courteous.” Tagalog adjectives do not inflect for number or gender—one form works for singular, plural, male or female.

What does sa palengke mean exactly? Can I use nasa palengke instead?

• sa palengke = “at the market,” where sa is the preposition marking location.
• nasa palengke is a fused verb–preposition meaning “(are) at the market,” often used with temporal or conditional words: e.g., Kapag nasa palengke kayo… (“When you are at the market…”). In a simple descriptive sentence, sa palengke is more common.

How do you pronounce magalang? Which syllable gets the stress?

It’s pronounced ma‑GA‑lang, with stress on the second (penultimate) syllable GA. Tagalog typically stresses the penultimate syllable unless otherwise marked.

Why isn’t po included in this sentence? Can we add it?

po is a politeness particle used to show respect, especially when addressing elders or superiors. It isn’t mandatory here because kayo already conveys formality or plurality. However, you can certainly add it for added courtesy:
• Kayo po ay magalang sa palengke.
• Magalang po kayo sa palengke.