Na 1 : Tagalog Enclitic Particle
now, already
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Member na ako. |
I’m now a member. |
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Kumain ka na. (basic form) |
Eat now. |
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Kumain na ako. (completed form) |
I already ate. I have/had (already) eaten. |
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Kumakain na ako. |
I’m eating now. |
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Kakain na ako. |
I’ll eat now. I’m about to eat. |
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Wala’ nang mangga. |
There are no more mangoes. Lit. no mangoes now |
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Hindi’ na member si Fred. |
Fred is not a member anymore. Lit. not a member now |
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Hindi’ na nagtatago’ si John. |
John isn’t hiding anymore. Lit. doesn’t hide now |
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Hindi’ na magtatago’ si John. |
John won’t hide anymore. Lit. won’t hide now |
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Huwag ka nang magtago’. |
Don’t hide anymore. Lit. don’t hide now |
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Alas kwatro na. |
It’s four o’clock. |
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Tanghali’ na. |
It’s noon. |
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Pasko na! |
It’s Christmas! |
See also: Aspects (p. 180)
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