Malusog ang bata kapag masaya ang kanyang takbo sa labas.

The child is healthy when his run outside is happy.

Breakdown of Malusog ang bata kapag masaya ang kanyang takbo sa labas.

• masaya: happy
• kapag: when
• kanyang: his
• bata: the child
• malusog: healthy
• sa labas: outside
• takbo: the run

Questions & Answers about Malusog ang bata kapag masaya ang kanyang takbo sa labas.

Why does the sentence begin with Malusog instead of Ang bata?

In Filipino, it's natural to start sentences with the predicate (which describes the subject), rather than always leading with the subject. This pattern emphasizes the quality (malusog) before naming who or what has that quality (ang bata).

What exactly does kapag mean in this sentence?

Kapag translates roughly to when but is specifically used for habitual or general conditions. It introduces a clause that explains under what circumstance something happens (in this case, the child is healthy when his running outside is happy).

Why use takbo to talk about the child's behavior outside?

In Filipino, takbo (lit. running) can refer to the way someone runs or moves around. Describing someone’s takbo as masaya suggests that their movement or running style is joyful and energetic.

Is kanyang necessary here, or could I use niya?

Both kanyang (a more formal/literary possessive) and niya (a more common, everyday form) mean his/her. Kanyang adds a slightly more formal or emphatic tone. In everyday conversation, you might hear masaya ang takbo niya sa labas instead.

How come there's no word for is between Malusog and ang bata?

Filipino doesn’t always need a separate linking verb like is. Stating Malusog ang bata simply pairs the predicate (healthy) and the subject (the child), which is completely grammatical in Filipino.

Can I rearrange the sentence to say Ang bata ay malusog kapag masaya ang kanyang takbo sa labas?

Yes, you can rearrange it that way, and it will still be understandable. However, the more typical Philippine structure tends to emphasize the predicate first, so Malusog ang bata sounds very natural in everyday speech.