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What does ok means in Philippine?

"Ok" in the Philippines is a very common word used in both English and Filipino. It's essentially the same as in English, meaning:

* Agreement: "Okay, I understand."

* Acceptance: "Ok, I'll do that."

* Acknowledgement: "Ok, I heard you."

There's no specific Filipino word for "ok," but it's widely used and understood.

You might hear Filipinos use it in different ways like:

* "Sige" (pronounced "see-geh") - similar to "okay" in the sense of agreement.

* "Opo" (pronounced "oh-poh") - used for "yes" but can also be used as "okay" in some contexts.

* "Gusto ko" (pronounced "goo-stoh koh") - means "I want to" but can be used like "okay" if the context is understood.

So, "ok" is a versatile word in the Philippines and doesn't have a specific Filipino equivalent. It's a part of their daily communication, regardless of the language being used.

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