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:
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Walang pera si Juan. |
Juan has no money. |
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Wala’ siyang pera. |
He/she has no money. |
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Wala’ rin siyang pera. |
He/she has no money either. |
See also:
- Na/-ng (p. 28)
- May, mayroon/meron, marami, wala’ (p. 334)
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