Filipino · Question Words
ano
What
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about things.
Example
Ano ito?
What is this?
Etymology
'Ano' is a question pronoun that has its roots in Austronesian languages, functioning as the Tagalog equivalent of 'what'. Its usage has remained consistent through time.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in both formal and informal conversations, it is a fundamental part of everyday queries and carries no regional variation.