Filipino · Greetings & Phrases
ako si
I am (name)
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to introduce yourself by name.
Example
Ako si Maria. Ikinagagalak kitang makilala!
I am Maria. Pleased to meet you!
Etymology
'Ako si' means 'I am (name)' where 'ako' means 'I' and 'si' is a marker used before names, showing subject identity.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is used informally to introduce oneself in conversations, typically in spoken language.