Breakdown of Masigla ang mga bata habang naglalaro sa bakuran.
ay
to be
sa
in
habang
while
maglaro
to play
bata
the child
bakuran
the yard
masigla
energetic
Elon.io is an online learning platform
We have an entire course teaching Filipino grammar and vocabulary.
Questions & Answers about Masigla ang mga bata habang naglalaro sa bakuran.
Why is Masigla used and what does it mean in this context?
Masigla generally means energetic, lively, or enthusiastic. In this sentence, it describes how the children are feeling or behaving, suggesting that they are full of energy and excitement as they play.
Why do we say ang mga bata? Can I just say mga bata?
You need ang before mga bata to mark it as the subject of the sentence. In Filipino, ang is a marker used to indicate the focus or topic (often the subject) of the sentence. Without ang, the phrase mga bata wouldn’t be grammatically complete in this structure.
What does habang signify, and could I use samantalang instead?
Habang means while and it indicates that the action of the children being energetic is happening at the same time as them playing in the yard. You can also use samantalang, which translates to while or whereas, but habang is a more natural fit when talking about simultaneous actions.
Why is the verb naglalaro used here?
Naglalaro is the present continuous form of the verb to play, indicating an ongoing action: playing. If you used naglaro, it would be past tense, meaning played. In this sentence, the kids are currently playing, so naglalaro is the correct form.
What does bakuran refer to?
Bakuran refers to a yard or an outdoor space around a house. In this context, it simply means the children are playing in the yard.
Your questions are stored by us to improve Elon.io
You've reached your AI usage limit
Sign up to increase your limit.