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Questions & Answers about Gusto mo rin ba ng tubig?
Why is the word rin used in this sentence?
The Filipino word rin (sometimes spelled din depending on the preceding sound) means also or too. It adds the sense that the speaker is asking if the other person wants water as well, in addition to something else they might already have or want.
What does ba do in the sentence?
Ba is a question particle. It turns the statement into a yes/no question. Without ba, the sentence would read more like a statement. With it, you're specifically asking if the other person wants water.
Why is ng used before tubig?
In Filipino, ng marks the direct object of the verb or expresses a non-focus noun. Here, tubig (water) is the object that the person might want. Ng tubig can be translated into English roughly as some water or water in this context.
What is the function of mo in Gusto mo?
Mo is the second-person singular pronoun in Tagalog. It corresponds to your or you (object form) in English. When you say Gusto mo, it means You want or Do you want.
Is this sentence considered polite or informal?
It is generally polite yet casual. Filipinos often use this form among friends, family, and even casually with new acquaintances. If you need a more formal tone, you could use Gusto ninyo rin po ba ng tubig?, which uses ninyo (formal/plural "you") and adds po for extra politeness.