Tagalog Word of the Day
pwede
/PWEH-de/ • modal verb / auxiliary — 19th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: can; may; possible; allowed (expresses permission or possibility)
Examples
- Pwede ba akong pumasok?
(Can I come in?) - Pwede mong gamitin ang telepono ko.
(You can use my phone.) - Kung hindi ka sigurado, pwede kang magtanong.
(If you're not sure, you can ask.)
Synonyms
- maaari
- puwede
- posible
Pwede (also spelled puwede) is the common, informal way to ask for permission or indicate possibility. For more formal situations, use 'maaari.' It appears in questions often with 'ba' (e.g., 'Pwede ba...?') and in statements followed by a verb phrase (e.g., 'Pwede kang ...'). To negate, use 'hindi pwede' meaning 'not allowed' or 'not possible.'
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