Learn Hardcore Filipino: Masaya ako sa bahay kasama pamilya ngayong gabi.

In Filipino, you can say either Masaya ako or Ako ay masaya to mean “I am happy.” However, it’s more common and natural in everyday speech to place ako after the adjective. The “ay” is optional and is often omitted in casual, conversational Filipino.

Why do we say sa bahay instead of just bahay?

The word sa indicates a location or place in Filipino. Saying sa bahay means “at home,” while just saying bahay means “house” without indicating that it’s actually referring to the location in which you are. In English, it’s similar to the difference between “house” and “in the house/at home.”

What does kasama pamilya literally mean?

Literally, kasama means “together with” and pamilya means “family.” So kasama pamilya translates to “together with (the) family.” It’s a way of saying you are accompanied by your family.

Why isn’t there an article before pamilya?

In Filipino, you don’t always need to include words like ang (“the”) before nouns. When you say kasama pamilya, it’s understood from context that you’re talking about your or the family. You could say kasama ang pamilya and it would still be correct, but in common usage, many speakers drop ang for conciseness and natural flow.

What’s the difference between ngayong gabi and other time expressions like mamayang gabi?

Ngayong gabi means “tonight,” focusing on the point in time that is currently ongoing (this night). Mamayang gabi literally translates to “later tonight,” implying a future time still within tonight. So, ngayong gabi can be used for statements about something happening right now or during the course of this evening, whereas mamayang gabi points more to a time that hasn’t happened yet.

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