Usages of ba
Ako ay masaya, ikaw ba ay masaya?
I am happy, are you happy?
Gusto mo rin ba ng tubig?
Do you also like water?
Masaya ako kapag kasama kita, ikaw ba ay masaya?
I am happy when I am with you, are you happy?
Mahal mo ba ang iyong pamilya?
Do you love your family?
Magandang umaga, kaibigan. Maglalaro ba tayo ng laro mamaya?
Good morning, friend. Will we play a game later?
Pwede bang basahin mo rin ang aklat na ito bago matulog?
Could you also read this book before sleeping?
Pwede ba tayong maglaro sa bakuran ngayong hapon?
Could we play in the yard this afternoon?
Malayo ba ang paaralan mula sa bahay ninyo?
Is the school far from your house?
Handa na ba ang bayad mo para sa sumbrero na pipiliin mo?
Is your payment ready for the hat you will choose?
Kaya mo ba akong hintayin bukas na lang?
Can you just wait for me tomorrow?
May telepono ba sa opisina ninyo, o magdala na lang kayo ng telepono ninyo?
Is there a phone in your office, or will you just bring your own phone?
Handa na ba ang tanghalian?
Is the lunch ready?
Sa iyo ba ito?
Is this yours?
Pwede ba nating dalhin ang kanin at ulam sa sala?
Can we bring the rice and viand to the living room?
Mayroon ba kayong relo, lola?
Do you have a watch, grandmother?
Talaga bang sasakay si Liza ng tren mag-isa?
Is Liza really riding the train alone?
Nakikita mo ba ang larawan ni Ate sa likod ng pinto sa kwarto?
Do you see my older sister's picture behind the door in the bedroom?
Pwede bang magsara ka ng pinto kung malamig sa gabi?
Could you close the door when it is cold at night?
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