“To have something” in Tagalog
In this video, we’ll see how to say to have something in Tagalog.
As usual, let’s have a look at examples.
May aso si Fred.
Literally Has dog [si] Fred.
In natural English: Fred has a dog. Depending on the situation, it could also mean Fred had a dog or Fred will have a dog.
Do you remember the marker si? It indicates we’re talking about a particular person called Fred.
Next example:
Merong aso si Fred.
Literally Has-[linker] dog [si] Fred.
In natural English: Fred has a dog.
This really means the same as the previous example with may.
Now with marami:
Maraming aso si Fred.
Literally Has many-[linker] dog [si] Fred.
In natural English: Fred has many dogs.
Now the negation with wala’:
Walang aso si Fred.
Literally Has no-[linker] dog [si] Fred.
In natural English: Fred has no dog.
How about questions?
May aso ba si Fred?
Does Fred have a dog?
To reply yes, you say — Meron.
To reply no, you say — Wala’.
To reply yes, many, you say — Marami.
Again, the word ba turns a sentence into a question (and it’s optional).
All right. In the next video, we’ll do some drills.
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