Greek Word: πω πω Romanization: po po. English Meaning: oh dear.
(surprise, admiration): wow!
Borrowed from French popo (“potty, poop”).
Police. Po-po is a slang name for one or more police officers, typically "police." While some people may use it in a derogatory manner, many use it because it is shorter (and more fun) to type and say. You may see or hear the po-po term online or in-person to refer to a police presence.
From reduplication of the abbreviation PO (“police officer”), originally in reference to partnered bike officers in Southern California whose paired shirts would read POPO.
The pous ( pl. podes; Greek: ποῦς, poûs) or Greek foot ( pl. feet) was a Greek unit of length. It had various subdivisions whose lengths varied by place and over time.
written abbreviation for post office : I took the cheque to my local PO. MONEY. written abbreviation for postal order : If a crossed PO has a name printed, then it can only be paid into that person's account.
Some very basic and common words for showing respect are po and opo. They both basically mean “yes” in a respectful way but used differently in sentences. Po is interjected in any sentence to make it respectful when talking to someone older or to a person in authority.
A PO, or purchase order, is a legal document issued from a buyer to a vendor or supplier, to confirm that payment will be made for goods at a later date. A purchase order should contain the amount of money due to be paid to the seller.
When talking to someone in Tagalog, you might hear the words 'po' or 'opo' being said at the end of a sentence. These are words that are used to make the speaker seem more polite. Usually, they are used when someone is speaking with an older person, or someone with authority- like the police.
Discovering Languages: Saying “Yes po” to the Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture. Learn about the many connections that Tagalog has with other languages and cultures.
The term (Po) is a Filipino honorific used towards the elderly and people of authority.
OPSO [gr. OΨΟ] is an ancient Greek word for a delectable morsel of food, a delicacy!
pod- a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “foot,” used in the formation of compound words: pododynia. Also especially before a consonant, podo- .
Conjunction. ὅπως • (hópōs) that, in order that. (with subjunctive)
Mi amor and cariño are still the most common pet names used by Spanish couples. For the lovebirds who are on a high, mi cielo or just cielo is an endearing pet name to use.
Aside from this, you can hear in the Philippines saying “po” and “opo.” These are the words that Filipinos are using to show their respect when talking to elders and/or to someone that they respect. They usually punctuate or end a usual sentence in a conversation.
*po(i)- *pō(i)-, Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to drink." It forms all or part of: beer; bever; beverage; bib; bibitory; bibulous; hibachi; imbibe; imbrue; pinocytosis; pirogi; poison; potable; potation; potion; symposium.
Po is a noun - Word Type.
[1] [n] old woman [2] one's grandmother [3] the mother of one's husband. Stroke count: 11. Level: 3. Radical: 女 (#38) This character is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.
A purchase order (PO) is a legal document sent by a buyer to their supplier. It demonstrates their commitment to pay for specific products and/or services from a seller, and establishes terms for payment.
po, Wade-Giles romanization p'o, in Chinese Daoism, the seven earthly human souls as distinguished from the three heavenly hun souls. The distinction is based on the Chinese concept of yin-yang, the inescapable dual nature of all things.
"Po and Opo" These two words are often heard from children addressing their parents, or when addressing an elderly and when talking to someone much older than you. Saying these two words are act of respect and one of the greatest values Filipino culture can be proud of.