How to Say "I Think" or "I Guess" in Tagalog | YATA in English

How do you say ‘I think’ or ‘I guess’ in Tagalog? This Filipino language lesson will explains the versatile Filipino word ‘yata,’ essential for expressing uncertainty and softening your statements. Explore practical usage with numerous examples showing how to use ‘yata’ correctly in various everyday conversations. Learn to sound more natural and fluent, just like native Tagalog speakers, by mastering this fundamental expression. From casual remarks to polite suggestions, discover all the nuances of ‘yata’ and significantly enhance your conversational Tagalog today!

Watch this video to learn how to say “I think” or “I guess” in Tagalog using the word “Yata.” Study practical Tagalog example sentences translated to English so you can understand how it’s used naturally in everyday conversation. 

Pagod yata siya. (I think he’s tired.)

Marami yata siyang ginagawa ngayon. (I think he’s busy right now.)

Babagyo yata sa susunod na linggo. (Looks like there’s going to be a storm next week.)

May gusto yata siya sa ‘yo. (I think he’s into you.)

Magaling yatang mag-drums si David. (David seems to be good at playing the drums.)

Delikado yatang dumaan doon kapag gabi. (I think it’s dangerous to pass through there at night.)

Mahirap yatang maghanap ng trabaho ngayon. (I think it’s hard to find a job right now.)

Ikaw yata ang hinahanap ng kartero. (I think you’re the one the mailman’s looking for.)

Galit yata si Jenny sa akin. (I think Jenny is mad at me.)

Mali yata ang tinawagan kong numero. (I think I dialled the wrong number.)

May lagnat ka yata. (I think you have a fever.)

Wala yata sa bahay si Ate. (I think Ate is not home.)

Naliligo pa yata si Tim. (I think Tim is still taking a shower.)

Sira yata ang aircon. (I think the air conditioner’s broker.)

Siya yata ang pinakabata dito. (I think he’s the youngest one here.)

Hindi yata ito ang gusto niya. (This probably isn’t what he wants.)

Sila yata ang may kasalanan. (I think they’re the one at fault.)

Nagustuhan yata ni Troy ang regalo mo. (I think Troy liked your gift.)

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Mura lang yata ang mga gulay sa Benguet. (I think the vegetables in Benguet are pretty cheap.)

Malayo yatang lakarin ‘yon. (I think that’s a long walk.)

Ikaw yata ang nanalo! (I think you won!)

Tulog yata si Tatay. (Dad’s probably asleep.)

Mali yata ang address na naibigay ko. (I think I gave the wrong address.)

Wala yata ako sa listahan. (I think I’m not on the list.)

Hindi yata ako puwede bukas. (I don’t think I can make it tomorrow.)

May pinagdadaanan yata siya. (I think he’s dealing with something.)

Nasa talyer yata ang kotse niya. (I think the car is at the repair shop.)

Hindi yata uubra ang plano natin. (I don’t think our plan is gonna work.)

Nagtatampo yata siya. (I think he’s feeling a little hurt.)

Matatagalan yata sila. (I think they’ll be a while.)

Mali yata ang pagkakaintindi ko. (I think I misunderstood.)

Mali yata ang impormasyong ibinigay nila. (I think the information they gave is wrong.)

Nahihirapan yata siya sa trabaho niya. (It seems like he’s having a hard time at work.)

Hindi yata gumagana ang relo. (I think the clock is not working.)

Mahirap yatang matutunan ang wikang Arabo. (Learning Arabic seems pretty hard.)

Magaling yata siyang maggitara. (He seems to be good at playing the guitar.)

Nalilito yata si Johnny. (I think Johnny is confused.)

Matagal yatang matapos ang proyektong ito. (I think this project will take a long time to finish.)

Masyadong mabigat yatang buhatin ang kahong ito. (I think this box is too heavy to carry/lift.)

Mainit yata ang ulo niya ngayon. (I think he’s in a bad mood today.)

Kaunti na lang yata ang mga puno sa gubat. (I think there are only a few trees left in the forest.)

Nakakatakot yatang pumunta doon mag-isa. (I think going there alone is scary.)

Masaya yatang maging artista. (I think being a celebrity is fun.)

Malapit na yatang matapos ang meeting. (I think the meeting is about to end.)

Mahirap yatang ipaliwanag ito sa mga bata. (I think it’s hard to explain this to kids.)

Sobrang taas yata ng presyo ng gasolina sa Pilipinas. (Gas prices in the Philippines seem really high.)

Magastos yatang magbakasyon sa Europe. (I think vacationing in Europe is expensive.)

Mali yata ang diskarte natin. (I think our approach was wrong.)

Malamig yata ang panahon ngayon. (I think the weather is cold today.)

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