A1 Expression ニュートラル

Kaya ko

I can do it

意味

Expressing confidence in one's ability.

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文化的背景

The 'Kaya Ko' attitude is linked to 'Lakas ng Loob' (Inner Strength). It is considered a virtue to face hardships without complaining. This phrase is a mantra for millions of Filipinos working abroad, representing their resilience and sacrifice for their families. The variation 'Keri ko' (from Gay Lingo) is widely used by Gen Z and Millennials to sound more casual and less serious. In the basketball-crazy Philippines, 'Kaya pa!' is shouted by crowds when a team is losing, meaning 'There's still a chance!'

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Add 'Po'

Always add 'po' (Kaya ko po) when talking to someone older to remain respectful while being confident.

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Pronoun Choice

Never say 'Kaya ako'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.

意味

Expressing confidence in one's ability.

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Add 'Po'

Always add 'po' (Kaya ko po) when talking to someone older to remain respectful while being confident.

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Pronoun Choice

Never say 'Kaya ako'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.

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The Linker

If you follow 'Kaya ko' with a verb, add '-ng' to 'ko' (Kaya kong...) for a native sound.

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Humility

In very traditional settings, follow 'Kaya ko' with 'sa tulong ninyo' (with your help) to avoid sounding arrogant.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun to say 'I can do it.'

Kaya ____ ang pagsusulit.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ko

'Kaya' requires the genitive pronoun 'ko' for the first person.

Which phrase is used to ask for permission?

If you want to ask 'Can I eat?', you say:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pwede ba akong kumain?

'Pwede' is for permission; 'Kaya' is for ability.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at the gym and about to lift a heavy weight. What do you say to yourself?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kaya ko 'to!

'Kaya ko 'to' is a motivational phrase for physical tasks.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ang hirap ng Tagalog! B: Huwag kang mag-alala, ________!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kaya mo 'yan

B is encouraging A, so 'Kaya mo 'yan' (You can do it) is the correct form.

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Kaya vs. Pwede

Kaya (Ability)
Skills Kaya ko mag-luto
Strength Kaya ko ang bigat
Pwede (Permission)
Allowed Pwede bang pumasok?
Possible Pwede sigurong umulan

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun to say 'I can do it.' Fill Blank A1

Kaya ____ ang pagsusulit.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ko

'Kaya' requires the genitive pronoun 'ko' for the first person.

Which phrase is used to ask for permission? Choose A2

If you want to ask 'Can I eat?', you say:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pwede ba akong kumain?

'Pwede' is for permission; 'Kaya' is for ability.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are at the gym and about to lift a heavy weight. What do you say to yourself?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kaya ko 'to!

'Kaya ko 'to' is a motivational phrase for physical tasks.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Ang hirap ng Tagalog! B: Huwag kang mag-alala, ________!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kaya mo 'yan

B is encouraging A, so 'Kaya mo 'yan' (You can do it) is the correct form.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. It's fine for work, but add 'po' for elders.

'Kaya' is about ability; 'Maaari' is a formal word for permission or possibility.

Yes, it's very common in shopping contexts.

Say 'Hindi ko kaya.'

It means 'You can do it' and is used to encourage others.

It's a pseudo-verb because it doesn't conjugate like regular Filipino verbs.

It means 'Very much able' or 'Piece of cake.'

Yes, but the sentence structure is different. 'Kaya ako narito' (That's why I'm here).

It's slang for 'Kaya.' Use it with friends!

In Tagalog, no. In Malay/Indonesian, yes.

関連フレーズ

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Kaya mo 'yan

similar

You can do it

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Kayang-kaya

specialized form

Very easy / Definitely can do

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Kakayanin

builds on

Will manage / Will find a way

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Hindi ko kaya

contrast

I can't do it

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Maka-kaya

similar

To be able to afford

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