Tatakbo ako bukas ng umaga bago magluto ng almusal.

I will run tomorrow morning before cooking breakfast.

Breakdown of Tatakbo ako bukas ng umaga bago magluto ng almusal.

• ako: I
• umaga: the morning
• bukas: tomorrow
• magluto: to cook
• tumakbo: to run
• ng: in
• almusal: breakfast

Questions & Answers about Tatakbo ako bukas ng umaga bago magluto ng almusal.

Why is ako placed after Tatakbo?

In Filipino, sentences often begin with the verb, followed by the subject. Tatakbo ako literally follows a Verb–Subject order. It’s perfectly normal to say Ako ay tatakbo as well, but Tatakbo ako sounds more natural in everyday conversation. Both forms mean “I will run.”

Why is the sentence in the future tense?

The verb tatakbo is formed by repeating the first syllable ta of the root verb takbo (run). This repetition indicates a future action. So, tatakbo translates to “will run.”

What does bukas ng umaga mean, and could we just say bukas or umaga?

Bukas means “tomorrow,” and umaga means “morning.” The phrase bukas ng umaga specifically says “tomorrow morning.” While you can say bukas (tomorrow) or umaga (morning) on their own, combining them clarifies exactly when the action will happen.

Why did we use magluto instead of maluto or nagluluto?

Magluto is the infinitive or basic form that indicates the future or contemplated action to cook. Nagluluto refers to an ongoing action (present progressive), and maluto can sometimes hint at the completion or a different aspect of cooking (like a state of being cooked). Since this sentence is talking about the plan to cook in the future, magluto is correct.

Does almusal refer exactly to “breakfast” in English?

Yes, almusal is the Filipino word for “breakfast.” It’s basically the first meal of the day in Filipino culture, just as in English.