OPO

This is the polite version of the Tagalog word for 'yes.'

The word po is often used when talking to someone much older than you.

Compare the following sentences:

Ewan ko.
I don't know. (casual)

Ewan ko po.
I don't know. (respectful)


Salamat sa tulong mo.
Thank you for your help. (casual)

Salamat po sa tulong ninyo.
Thanks to your help. (respectful)

The following is a special case of word formation:

Oo.
Yes. (casual)


Opo.
Yes. (respectful)


Sometimes, ho is substituted for po.

Opo. = Oho.

Salamat po. = Salamat ho.