A1 Expression 중립

Hintayin mo ako.

Wait for me.

Asking someone to stay until you arrive.

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문화적 배경

Waiting is often expected. If you say 'Hintayin mo ako,' a Filipino friend will likely wait without complaint, reflecting the value of 'Pakikisama' (social harmony). In fast-paced Manila, 'Wait lang' or 'Antayin mo ako' is often said while multitasking or commuting. In offices, punctuality is more strictly enforced. 'Hintayin mo ako' is used for informal meetings, but for formal ones, 'Paki-antay' is preferred. In provinces like Batangas or Bulacan, you might hear more traditional forms or specific intonations that make the request sound more like an invitation.

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The 'Naman' Trick

Add 'naman' (Hintayin mo naman ako) to sound more natural and less like you are giving an order.

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Watch the 'Po'

If you are talking to a driver, guard, or elder, always use 'Hintayin niyo po ako' to avoid sounding entitled.

Asking someone to stay until you arrive.

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The 'Naman' Trick

Add 'naman' (Hintayin mo naman ako) to sound more natural and less like you are giving an order.

⚠️

Watch the 'Po'

If you are talking to a driver, guard, or elder, always use 'Hintayin niyo po ako' to avoid sounding entitled.

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The Manila Shortcut

Use 'Wait lang!' if you are in a rush; everyone in the Philippines understands this English phrase.

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Be Realistic

While Filipinos are patient, if you say 'Hintayin mo ako,' try to arrive within 5-10 minutes to maintain social credit.

셀프 테스트

Choose the most natural way to say 'Wait for me' to a friend.

____ mo ako.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hintayin

The -in form 'Hintayin' is the standard way to make this request.

Complete the sentence to make it polite for an older person.

Hintayin ____ po ako.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: niyo

When using 'po', you should also use the plural 'niyo' to show respect.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are running to catch up with your brother who is walking fast.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hintayin mo ako!

This is the direct request to wait.

What should Person B say?

Person A: 'Aalis na ako.' Person B: 'Sandali! _________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hintayin mo ako

Person B wants Person A to stay until they are ready.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the most natural way to say 'Wait for me' to a friend. Choose A1

____ mo ako.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hintayin

The -in form 'Hintayin' is the standard way to make this request.

Complete the sentence to make it polite for an older person. Fill Blank A2

Hintayin ____ po ako.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: niyo

When using 'po', you should also use the plural 'niyo' to show respect.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are running to catch up with your brother who is walking fast.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hintayin mo ako!

This is the direct request to wait.

What should Person B say? dialogue_completion A1

Person A: 'Aalis na ako.' Person B: 'Sandali! _________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hintayin mo ako

Person B wants Person A to stay until they are ready.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Neither is 'better'. 'Hintayin' is the standard dictionary form, while 'Antayin' is very common in casual conversation.

It's grammatically possible but sounds very awkward and non-native. Stick to 'Hintayin mo ako'.

Use 'Paki-hintay po ako' or 'Maaari po ba ninyo akong hintayin?'.

It's a Taglish version of 'Wait a moment'. It's used constantly in the Philippines.

Because 'hintayin' is an object-focus verb, which requires the genitive pronoun 'mo' for the doer.

Yes, if you don't add 'po'. With 'po', it's perfectly fine.

Yes, but use the formal version: 'Inaasahan ko po ang inyong paghihintay'.

Change 'ako' to 'kami' -> 'Hintayin mo kami'.

No, for a bus you would say 'Para!' to stop it, or 'Hihintayin ko ang bus' (I will wait for the bus).

The past tense is 'Hinintay mo ako' (You waited for me).

관련 표현

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Sandali lang

similar

Just a moment

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Teka lang

synonym

Wait a sec

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Mauna ka na

contrast

You go ahead

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Huwag kang aalis

builds on

Don't leave

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Paki-antay

specialized form

Please wait

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