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The Tagalog word for “grammar” is balarila.
Under this category, we have random topics related to the grammar of the language.
In learning Tagalog, it is important to know root words. With root words, you can use affixes to form verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs!
The prefix mag- is used to verbalize nouns.
This is a conjunction.
Nagulat ako nang nakita ko sila.
I was shocked when I saw them.
Kumain ka, nang (sa ganoon ay) hindi ka magutom.
Eat, so that you won’t go hungry.
The Tagalog word sa is a preposition that can mean to, at, in, for or on, depending on the context.
The Tagalog word sa is a preposition that can mean to, at, in, for or on, depending on the context. Continue reading “SA”
The prefix pinaka- is used to form superlative adjectives.
The Tagalog word si is what grammarians call a “personal topic marker.”
In Tagalog, you use it in front of a proper name. It’s something you don’t need in English, but you must remember to use it in Tagalog!
Si Andrew ay matangkad.
Andrew is tall.
The Tagalog prefix mag- is used to verbalize nouns. You can translate it as ‘do’ in most cases, but the meaning depends on the context. This is very useful because you can put it in front of English nouns. Filipinos do this all the time! That’s why when you hear them speaking Tagalog, there seems to be a lot of English words sprinkled in.
Mag-tennis tayo.
Let’s ‘do’ tennis.
(Let’s play tennis.)
The aspect of a verb is determined by whether the action is ongoing or completed.
In the English language, there are aspects in past, present, and future tenses.
Tagalog grammar is slightly different. There are perfect, imperfect, and contemplative aspects.
Perfect is completed (“past”).
Imperfect is currently happening (“present”).
Contemplative is consideration of something that is to happen (“future”).
Ito ay nagsasaad ng kilos o gawang natupad na.
Nagsalita ako.
I spoke.
In Tagalog grammar, the prefix makiki- denotes doing something with someone as a favor. Continue reading “MAKIKI-“
