Na Tagalog Word
Learn "na," a particle used for emphasis, completion, or continuation of an action or state.
The Tagalog word "na" is a versatile particle used in various contexts to convey different meanings. It can indicate time, such as "already" or "now," or act as a connector between clauses, similar to "then" in English. For example, "Pumunta na siya" means "He/She already went" or "He/She went now."
"Na" is also used to emphasize urgency or immediacy in a sentence. For instance, "Kain na" means "Eat now" or "Let's eat already." This use of "na" helps make the action feel more immediate or essential, adding a sense of promptness to the statement.
Additionally, "na" can soften or transition ideas, similar to the word "and" or "so" in English. In a sentence like "Pagod na ako" (I am tired now), "na" marks a shift in the speaker's state or situation. Its flexibility makes it one of the most frequently used particles in Tagalog.
" Na is also used to emphasize urgency or immediacy in a sentence. "
Na Word Details
- Parts of Speech: Particle
- Hyphenation: na
- Baybayin: ᜈ᜔
- Pronunciation: na
- Intl. Phonetic Alphabet: na
Na in a Sentence
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