Tagalog Enclitic Words and Na/-ng

If the first word of a sentence requires a na/-ng, the na/-ng is inserted after any enclitic words in the sentence. Examples:

Walang pera si Juan.

Juan has no money.

Wala’ siyang pera.

He/she has no money.

Wala’ rin siyang pera.

He/she has no money either.

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