'ika nga

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

From wika nga (literally “as said”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʔiˌkaʔ ˈŋaʔ/, [ʔɪˌxaʔ ˈŋaʔ]
  • IPA(key): /ˌʔikaʔ ˈŋaʔ/, [ˌʔi.xɐʔ ˈŋaʔ]
  • Hyphenation: 'i‧ka nga

Particle

'ikâ ngà or 'ikà ngà (Baybayin spelling ᜁᜃ ᜅ)

  1. used before or after a proverb, adage or cliché: as the saying goes
    'Ika nga, “Life doesn't come with a manual,” kanya-kanyang diskarte iyan!
    As the saying goes, “Life doesn't come with a manual,” each one has their own ways!
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