tao po
Pronunciation: /ˌtaʔo ˈpoʔ/
“tao po” is a Tagalog word. Its meaning in English:
interjection
Etymology
Literally, “human!”. The phrase was originally meant for visitors to communicate that a human is at the door, rather than some supernatural entity, due to superstitious beliefs.
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