kitdi

Ilocano

Particle

kitdí

1. Alternative spelling of ketdi

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from Ilocano kitdi, variant of ketdi.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /kitˈdi/ [kɪt̪ˈd̪i]
• Rhymes: -i
• Syllabification: kit‧di

Particle

kitdí (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜒᜆ᜔ᜇᜒ) (Baguio)

1. used to entreat or persuade the listener

   Si Carlos kitdi ang may kasalanan.

   [I'm telling you], it is Carlos' fault.

2. used to oppose the listener: on the contrary

   Si Carlos kitdi ang may kasalanan.

   [You're wrong], it is Carlos' fault.

See also

• nga