Sana 1 : Tagalog Enclitic Particle

I hope

Note: Sana can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Manalo sana si Pacquiao.

Sana manalo si Pacquiao.

I hope Pacquiao wins.

Nanalo sana si Pacquiao.

Sana nanalo si Pacquiao.

I hope Pacquiao won.

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