Pang-: Tagalog Adjective Affix

for; intended for use or wear in/on/at

root	meaning	root + affix	meaning
bahay	house	pambahay	for wearing at home
kasal	wedding	pangkasal	for wearing at one’s wedding (e.g. a wedding dress)
dalawa	two	pandalawa	for two
bata’	child (boy or girl)	pambata’	for kids

root	kasal
meaning	wedding
root + affix	pangkasal
meaning	for wearing at one’s wedding (e.g. a wedding dress)

Sentences:

Pambahay ang T-shirt.

The T-shirt is only worn at home.

Lit. The T-shirt is for wearing at home.

Pambata’ ang libro.

The book is for kids.

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