Kaibigan, kumain tayo sa lamesa kasama ang pamilya.

the friend

Breakdown of Kaibigan, kumain tayo sa lamesa kasama ang pamilya.

• kasama: with
• pamilya: the family
• kumain: to eat
• tayo: we
• lamesa: the table

Questions & Answers about Kaibigan, kumain tayo sa lamesa kasama ang pamilya.

Why does the sentence start with Kaibigan?

Kaibigan means friend and is used here to directly address the person you’re speaking to, similar to saying “Friend, let’s eat...” in English. It serves as a friendly and personal way to begin the sentence.

Why is kumain tayo used instead of other forms like kakain tayo?

Kumain tayo is in the imperative or command form, encouraging someone to eat right now or inviting them to eat with the speaker. Kakain tayo would imply a future action (“We will eat”), while kumain tayo suggests “Let’s eat (now).”

How does sa lamesa function in this sentence? Could we say nasa lamesa?

Sa lamesa in this context means "at the table" or "to/at the table," specifying the location where you want to eat. Nasa lamesa also places the action at the table, but it often implies something is already on the table rather than inviting someone to go there. The use of sa here sounds more natural for inviting someone to dine at the table.

What does kasama mean, and how is it used?

Kasama means “together with” or “along with.” It shows that you are including the family in the activity. In this sentence, kasama ang pamilya means you are inviting not only your friend but also suggesting that the family is part of the gathering or mealtime.

Why do we use ang before pamilya?

Ang is a common Filipino marker that indicates the subject or focus of the sentence. Here, ang pamilya is the specific group you’re highlighting as included in the action of eating. Essentially, it identifies “the family” as the particular group you want to eat with.