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Questions & Answers about Masaya siya sa bahay.
Why does siya mean both "he" and "she"?
In Filipino, siya is a gender-neutral pronoun. It can refer to "he," "she," or even "they" in certain contexts, depending on the situation.
Is masaya a verb or an adjective?
Masaya is an adjective. It means "happy" or "joyful."
Could I omit sa bahay and still form a complete sentence?
Yes, you could say "Masaya siya" and it would mean "He/She is happy." However, sa bahay adds the specific context that the happiness is felt "at home."
Why is the word order "Masaya siya sa bahay" and not "Siya ay masaya sa bahay"?
Filipino word order can be flexible. "Masaya siya sa bahay" is a simple, conversational way to say it. "Siya ay masaya sa bahay" is a more formal or written style but still correct. Both mean the same thing.
Could I say "Masaya ako sa bahay" to say "I am happy at home"?
Absolutely. Replacing siya ("he/she/they") with ako ("I") is correct if you want to talk about yourself.
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