Ilokano distinguishes singular, plural, and polite forms where English does not. Add context in parentheses to the English text:
| English | Ilokano |
|---|---|
| Where are you going? (singular) | Papanam? |
| Where are you going? (plural) | Papananyo? |
| I love you (singular) | Ay-ayatenka |
| I love you (plural) | Ay-ayatenkayo |
| Come here (singular, informal) | Umayka ditoy |
| Come here (plural, polite) | Umaykayon ditoy |
| Thank you (singular) | Agyamanak |
| Thank you (plural/polite) | Agyamankami |
Other useful context tags: (formal), (informal), (male speaker), (female speaker), (to elder), (to child)