COMMON EXPRESSIONS

sige

go ahead

interjectionCommon Expressions
ILOCANO TO ENGLISH

What does sige mean in Ilocano?

sige is a common Ilocano interjection meaning “go ahead.” You will hear it in everyday polite exchanges, quick replies, and informal conversation across Ilocano-speaking communities.

In the SpeakMore Ilocano dictionary, sige is glossed as go ahead. Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO ILOCANO

How do you say “go ahead” in Ilocano?

sige

To say “go ahead” in Ilocano, use sige.

COMMON QUESTIONS

sige FAQ

What does sige mean in Ilocano?

sige means “go ahead” in Ilocano. It is listed as a interjection in the Common Expressions topic cluster.

How do you say “go ahead” in Ilocano?

“go ahead” in Ilocano is sige. Use this page as a quick reference, then practise the word in short sentences and real conversation.

Is sige Ilocano or Tagalog?

sige is an Ilocano word. Ilocano (Ilokano) is a distinct language of Northern Luzon, separate from Tagalog and from Visayan languages such as Cebuano Bisaya.