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Hi Tagalog learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing the basics of Tagalog nouns. Nouns are an essential part of any language, and Tagalog is no exception. We will look at the different types of nouns, how to form them, and how to use them in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you should have a good understanding of Tagalog nouns.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tagalog Tagalog] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we are going to learn about Tagalog nouns. Nouns are one of the central elements of any sentence, and learning how to use them properly is crucial in communicating effectively in Tagalog. So let's jump right in!
 
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== Types of Nouns ==


In Tagalog, there are two main types of nouns: common nouns and proper nouns. Common nouns refer to general things, such as "table" or "chair". Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things, such as "Manila" or "Juan dela Cruz".  
<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Irregular-Verbs|Tagalog Grammar → Verbs → Irregular Verbs]], [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Regular-Verbs|Tagalog Grammar: Regular Verbs]], [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Basic-Sentence-Structure|Basic Sentence Structure]].</span>
== What are Nouns? ==
 
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In Tagalog, nouns play a crucial role in building sentences since they serve as either the subject or the object of the sentence. Some examples of Tagalog nouns are:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tagalog !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| aso || /a-SO/ || dog
|-
| bahay || /BA-hay/ || house
|-
| lapis || /LA-pis/ || pencil
|-
| pag-ibig || /pag-i-BIG/ || love
|}
 
== Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns ==
 
In Tagalog, there are two types of nouns: common and proper nouns. The difference between the two lies in their specificity. Common nouns are general names for people, places, things or ideas, while proper nouns are specific names for people, places and things.
 
Here are examples of common and proper nouns:
 
===Common Nouns===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tagalog !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kabayo || /ka-BAY-yo/ || horse
|-
| kape || /KA-pe/ || coffee
|-
| pera || /PE-ra/ || money
|}
 
===Proper Nouns===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tagalog !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Pilipinas || /pi-LI-pi-nas/ || Philippines
|-
| Hanna || /ha-NA/ || Hanna
|-
| Jose Rizal || /HO-se ri-ZAL/ || Jose Rizal
|}
 
== Gender and Nouns ==
 
In Tagalog, nouns don’t have a grammatical gender like other languages such as Spanish or French. However, there are gendered titles that correspond to gendered people like lalaki (male), babae (female), ate (older sister), kuya (older brother), and ading (younger sibling).  
 
Here's an example to help illustrate gender and nouns:


=== Forming Nouns ===
* Person 1: Lalaki siya. (He is a man.)
* Person 2: Anong pangalan niya? (What is his name?)
* Person 1: Si Mark. (His name is Mark.)


Nouns in Tagalog can be formed in several ways. The most common way is to add a suffix to a root word. For example, the root word "bata" (child) can be changed to "batang" (children) by adding the suffix "-ng".
== Number and Nouns ==


Another way to form nouns is to combine two words. For example, the words "kamay" (hand) and "bata" (child) can be combined to form the noun "kamaybata" (handshake).  
Tagalog nouns have two grammatical numbers: singular and plural. The plural form of a noun is usually formed by adding '-mga' to the beginning of the noun. For example:


Finally, nouns can also be formed by adding prefixes to root words. For example, the prefix "mag-" can be added to the root word "bata" (child) to form the noun "magbata" (teenager).
{| class="wikitable"
! Tagalog !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| lapis || /LA-pis/ || pencil
|-
| mga lapis || /MGA LA-pis/ || pencils
|-
| bahay || /BA-hay/ || house
|-
| mga bahay || /MGA BA-hay/ || houses
|}


=== Using Nouns ===
== Possessive Nouns ==


Nouns can be used in a variety of ways in Tagalog. They can be used as the subject of a sentence, as in "Ang bata ay naglalaro" (The child is playing). They can also be used as the object of a sentence, as in "Ang bata ay tinuturuan ng guro" (The child is being taught by the teacher).  
To indicate possession, Tagalog uses a possessive pronoun with the word 'ng' to form a sentence. For example:


Nouns can also be used to describe other nouns. For example, "Ang bata ay malikot" (The child is mischievous).
* Ang kotse niya. (His car.)
* Ang bahay nila. (Their house.)


Finally, nouns can also be used to express possession. For example, "Ang bata ay may sariling bahay" (The child has his own house).  
Note that the Tagalog word 'ng' serves as the possessive particle, changing the meaning or ownership of the subject. It is also important to note here that Tagalog is a possessive language which means that ownership is often inferred rather than explicit.  


<hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
== Conclusion ==


I hope this lesson has helped you gain a better understanding of Tagalog nouns. Remember, practice makes perfect. To improve your [[Language/Tagalog|Tagalog]] [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=123 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tagalog/question questions]!


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


==Videos==
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagalog_grammar Tagalog grammar - Wikipedia]
* [http://seasite2.niu.edu/beginning-tagalog-1-grammar/tagalog-nouns-introduction/ Tagalog Nouns: Introduction - Tagalog Language SEASite]
* [https://learningtagalog.com/grammar/nouns/noun_affixes/pag.html Pag-: Tagalog Noun Affix]


===Tagalog Lesson 2: Pronouns + Verb to be AY + Adjectives - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRcD81g6Pu0</youtube>


<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Past-and-Present-Tenses|Tagalog Grammar: Introduction to Tagalog: Past and Present Tenses]], [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Modal-Verbs|Verbs]], [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] & [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].</span>
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==Related Lessons==
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Tagalog/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]


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Tagalog Grammar - Nouns

Hi Tagalog learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn about Tagalog nouns. Nouns are one of the central elements of any sentence, and learning how to use them properly is crucial in communicating effectively in Tagalog. So let's jump right in!


Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Tagalog Grammar → Verbs → Irregular Verbs, Tagalog Grammar: Regular Verbs, 0 to A1 Course & Basic Sentence Structure.

What are Nouns?[edit | edit source]

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In Tagalog, nouns play a crucial role in building sentences since they serve as either the subject or the object of the sentence. Some examples of Tagalog nouns are:

Tagalog Pronunciation English
aso /a-SO/ dog
bahay /BA-hay/ house
lapis /LA-pis/ pencil
pag-ibig /pag-i-BIG/ love

Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Tagalog, there are two types of nouns: common and proper nouns. The difference between the two lies in their specificity. Common nouns are general names for people, places, things or ideas, while proper nouns are specific names for people, places and things.

Here are examples of common and proper nouns:

Common Nouns[edit | edit source]

Tagalog Pronunciation English
kabayo /ka-BAY-yo/ horse
kape /KA-pe/ coffee
pera /PE-ra/ money

Proper Nouns[edit | edit source]

Tagalog Pronunciation English
Pilipinas /pi-LI-pi-nas/ Philippines
Hanna /ha-NA/ Hanna
Jose Rizal /HO-se ri-ZAL/ Jose Rizal

Gender and Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Tagalog, nouns don’t have a grammatical gender like other languages such as Spanish or French. However, there are gendered titles that correspond to gendered people like lalaki (male), babae (female), ate (older sister), kuya (older brother), and ading (younger sibling).

Here's an example to help illustrate gender and nouns:

  • Person 1: Lalaki siya. (He is a man.)
  • Person 2: Anong pangalan niya? (What is his name?)
  • Person 1: Si Mark. (His name is Mark.)

Number and Nouns[edit | edit source]

Tagalog nouns have two grammatical numbers: singular and plural. The plural form of a noun is usually formed by adding '-mga' to the beginning of the noun. For example:

Tagalog Pronunciation English
lapis /LA-pis/ pencil
mga lapis /MGA LA-pis/ pencils
bahay /BA-hay/ house
mga bahay /MGA BA-hay/ houses

Possessive Nouns[edit | edit source]

To indicate possession, Tagalog uses a possessive pronoun with the word 'ng' to form a sentence. For example:

  • Ang kotse niya. (His car.)
  • Ang bahay nila. (Their house.)

Note that the Tagalog word 'ng' serves as the possessive particle, changing the meaning or ownership of the subject. It is also important to note here that Tagalog is a possessive language which means that ownership is often inferred rather than explicit.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

I hope this lesson has helped you gain a better understanding of Tagalog nouns. Remember, practice makes perfect. To improve your Tagalog Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: Tagalog Grammar: Introduction to Tagalog: Past and Present Tenses, Verbs, Questions & Negation.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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