Vocabulary
matuto
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to learn (AF(O))
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manalo
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to win (AF(O))
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matulog
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to sleep (AF(I))
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mamatáy
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to die (AF(I))
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mapuntá
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to end up (AF(D))
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Grammar
Ma- verbs, another of the big six, are possibly the most common of all verb types in colloquial speech. They are usually AF or OF. A few are DF and a few are both AF and OF, but we will not cover those for simplicity. Other than discussing formation and aspect, which apply to all ma- verbs, this lesson will cover AF ma- verbs. The next lesson will cover OF ma- verbs.
Traits of AF ma- verbs
They form AF sentences, with possible variants of AF(O), AF(D) and AF(I).
AF(I) verb actors are experiencers, and the verbs may express experiencing an emotion or something unintentionally.
Infinitive for all Ma- Verbs
Ma- verbs are formed by adding ma- to the root:
Ex: ma + tuto => matuto to learn
Ex: ma + tulog => matulog to sleep
Ex: ma + matay => mamatáy to die
Aspect for all Ma- Verbs
Ma- verbs follow the same aspect and stress patterns as mag- verbs.
Ex: matuto = to learn
aspects
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= natuto, natututo, matututo
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Ex: matulog = to sleep
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= natulog, natutulog, matutulog
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Ex: mamatáy = to die
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= namatáy, namámatáy, mamámatáy
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Standard Sentence
These are AF verbs, so as a reminder:
Form Pattern
Form
actor
object
X
AF
ang
ng
sa
OF
ng
ang
sa
Other
ng
ng
ang
Table 3: The Three Form
Patterns for Standard Sentences
Ex: Matuto ka ng Ingles!
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= Learn English!
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Ex: Nanalo lang si Joe ng piso.
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= Joe only won a peso.
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Ex: Natutulog ang aso sa kuwarto ko.
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= The dog is sleeping in my room.
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Sample sentences
Q1
It is good to learn English.
Magandang matuto ng Ingles.
Q2
Who won a roasted pig at the store yesterday?
Sino ang nanalo ng lechon sa tindahan kahapon?
Q3
The cat is sleeping in Angel and Maria's room.
Natutulog ang pusa sa kuwarto nina Angel at Maria.
Q4
Mother will not die, will she?
Hindi mamamatay si nanay, no?
Q5
Will the dog end up in the street?
Mapupunta ba sa kalsada ang aso?
Q6
What is the name of the famous woman who learned Tagalog for you?
Ano ang pangalan ng sikat na babaeng natuto ng Tagalog para sa iyo?
Q7
Win us (incl.) one thousand pesos. (resp.)
Manalo po kayo ng isang libong piso para sa atin.
Q8
The mangoes do not sleep.
Hindi natutulog ang mga mangga.
Q9
The one who drove a fast car also died.
Namatay din ang nagmaneho ng mabilis na sasakyan.
Q10
What ended up in the house on the 8th of December?
Ano ang napunta sa bahay nung ikawalo ng Disyembre?
Drills - Lesson 27