Questions & Answers about Pakibigay po ninyo ang resibo sa akin.
What does the prefix paki- do in Pakibigay?
Paki- turns a verb into a polite request, roughly like “please” in English. Pakibigay is “please give.” It softens the imperative and is commonly used for courteous asks.
Why are both po and ninyo used?
- po is a politeness particle (respectful/formal).
- ninyo is the polite/plural “you” (your/you as the doer). Together, po ninyo marks the request as respectful and directed to you (formal or plural). It’s normal to address one adult politely with ninyo.
Can I use mo instead of ninyo?
Yes, mo (informal singular “you”) works: Pakibigay mo ang resibo sa akin. Adding po to mo is common in real-life speech, though it mixes registers: Pakibigay mo po ang resibo sa akin. Using ninyo is the safer, fully polite choice.
Where does po go in the sentence?