Word
Pakibasa po ang email na sinulat ko kahapon.
Meaning
Please read the email that I wrote yesterday.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Pakibasa po ang email na sinulat ko kahapon.
What does paki- mean in Pakibasa?
Paki- is a polite request marker. It turns the verb into something like please do this.
So Pakibasa means please read or kindly read.
It is common in requests:
- Pakibukas ang pinto. = Please open the door.
- Pakibigay ito sa kanya. = Please give this to him/her.
Compared with a plain command, paki- sounds softer and more courteous.
Why is po used here?
Po is a politeness particle. It shows respect, especially when speaking to:
- someone older
- someone of higher status
- someone you do not know well
- customers, teachers, bosses, etc.
In this sentence, po makes the request more respectful:
- Pakibasa ang email... = Please read the email...
- Pakibasa po ang email... = Please read the email..., with added politeness/respect
It does not change the basic meaning, but it changes the social tone.
Why does po come after Pakibasa?