Pwede ba tayong maglaro sa bakuran ngayong hapon?

Could we play in the yard this afternoon?

Breakdown of Pwede ba tayong maglaro sa bakuran ngayong hapon?

• ba: question particle
• tayo: we
• sa: in
• maglaro: to play
• bakuran: the yard
• pwede: to be able to
• ngayong hapon: this afternoon

Questions & Answers about Pwede ba tayong maglaro sa bakuran ngayong hapon?

Why is ba used right after Pwede?

In Filipino, ba is often added after a word to form a yes/no question. So Pwede ba turns Pwede (“can” or “may”) into a question, giving the sense of “Is it possible?” or “Can we?” in English.

What does tayong mean, and why is it used here instead of kami?

Tayong is the inclusive form of “we,” meaning it includes the speaker and the person(s) spoken to. Kami is the exclusive form (it does not include the person spoken to). Since you’re inviting the other person to play together, you use tayong.

Can I rearrange the sentence to say Pwede bang maglaro tayo sa bakuran ngayong hapon?

Yes, it’s still grammatically correct and has the same overall meaning. The emphasis changes slightly, but in conversation, both forms are natural ways of asking if you can play together in the yard this afternoon.

Why do you say sa bakuran instead of something like sa harapan ng bahay?

Bakuran generally refers to a yard or an outdoor area of a house. Harapan ng bahay more specifically refers to the front of the house. If you mean any yard area—front or back—bakuran is a more general term.

Is this sentence considered polite?

Yes, using Pwede ba in a question is a polite way to ask for permission or to invite someone to do something in Filipino. It conveys a friendly and respectful tone while still being casual.