Asking Questions
Master the 5W questions in Tagalog
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Ano? (Anong...?)
What? (What is...?)
Note: Used to ask about things or definitions.
Sino? (Sinong...?)
Who? (Who is...?)
Note: Used to ask about people.
Saan?
Where?
Note: Used to ask about places.
Kailan?
When?
Note: Used to ask about time.
Bakit?
Why?
Note: Used to ask about reasons.
Paano?
How?
Note: Used to ask about methods or ways.
Magkano?
How much?
Note: Used to ask about price.
Grammar Note
In Tagalog, question words typically come at the beginning of the sentence. The particle 'ba' is often added to yes/no questions to indicate that it is a question (e.g., 'Kumain ka na ba?' - 'Have you eaten already?').