Naman 5 : Tagalog Enclitic Particle

used to make a command or a request more polite and friendly, or for emphasis

Kumain ka naman.

Please just eat.

Huwag ka namang kumain.

Please just don’t eat.

Paabot naman ng isda’.

Pakiabot naman ng isda’.

Could you just pass the fish, please.

See also: Commands, requests and wishes (p. 193)

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