The Tagalog Basic Verb Form

The basic form of a verb is the form one would find in a dictionary. It is made up of a root and one or more affixes.

Example: The verb kumain (to eat) consists of the root kain (eating) and the affix -um-.

See also: Roots and affixes (p. 24)

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From Essential Tagalog Grammar: A Reference for Learners of Tagalog, Second Edition
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