Tagalog Yes/No Questions
A statement can be turned into a yes/no question by raising the pitch at the end. Ba may also be used.
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Belgian si Paul. |
Paul is Belgian. |
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Belgian (ba) si Paul? |
Is Paul Belgian? |
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May aso. |
There’s a dog. |
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May aso (ba)? |
Are there any dogs? Is there a dog? |
See also: Ba (p. 325)
Subtopics
- Answering affirmative yes/no questions
- Answering negative yes/no questions
- Answering yes/no questions starting with may, meron or wala’
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