Maglaro tayo ng laro kasama ang mga bata sa hapon.

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Breakdown of Maglaro tayo ng laro kasama ang mga bata sa hapon.

• tayo: us
• sa: in
• maglaro: to play
• laro: game
• bata: the child
• hapon: the afternoon

Questions & Answers about Maglaro tayo ng laro kasama ang mga bata sa hapon.

Why do we use tayo instead of kami when we say Maglaro tayo?

Tayo is an inclusive pronoun meaning we (including the person spoken to). It invites the listener to join in. By contrast, kami excludes the person being addressed, so Maglaro kami would mean We will play (without you).

Why is ng laro used after Maglaro tayo?

In Filipino, ng usually marks the direct object or what is being played. Maglaro tayo ng laro literally means Let’s play a game. Maglaro is the verb to play, and laro is the noun that specifies a game.

What does kasama ang mga bata represent?

Kasama means together with, so saying kasama ang mga bata indicates that the speaker and listener will be playing with the children. It emphasizes group participation involving the kids.

Why do we say sa hapon to indicate time?

Sa is a preposition that can indicate time or place. Using sa hapon specifies that the action will happen in the afternoon. It’s a straightforward way to set the time of day in Filipino.