Learn Tagalog

Lesson 11

Vocabulary:
** See lesson 9 and 10 for the exercise
Marami.................................................Many
Ang......................................................The

Note:
Although there is not really a rule named “Double-double” in the Tagalog, it
is an easier way to remember how the sentence formation works. For
adverbs (words describing an adjective) it’s a little different. Using the
sentence from the previous lesson, we will replace it with our new
vocabulary – plus having the same “ng” ending.

Tagalog: Magandang Maganda na babae.

Tagalog: Maraming Maganda na babae.
English: Many beautiful girls.

In the case of adverbs, or in this particular case, “Maraming” is a shortened

form of “Marami ang” and not “marami ng.” The same as previous
lessons, to get it right the first time, always go with the long form.

Exercise:
Refer to lesson 9.

1. Heavy cat

2. Smart kid

3. Clean room

4. Triangular cut

5. Red comb
 Adjective vs. Adverb

ADJECTIVE ADVERB

Short WORDing WORDing

Long WORD + na WORD + ang

Short
Maraming Maraming
Sample

Long
Marami na Marami ang
Sample

Sample:

Adjective:
• Maraming bata Marami na bata
• Magandang pusa Maganda na pusa

Adverb:
• Maraming pula na Suklay Marami ang pula na suklay
• Maraming maganda na pusa Marami ang maganda na pusa

“NG” Exception: Do not use NG if adverb or adjective ends with a consonant.