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Kumpleto ang masayang pamilya ngayong gabi.

Kumpleto ang masayang pamilya ngayong gabi.
The happy family is complete tonight.
FromLesson 2inHardcore Filipino

Breakdown of Kumpleto ang masayang pamilya ngayong gabi.

ay
to be
masaya
happy
gabi
the evening
ngayon
now
pamilya
the family
kumpleto
complete
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Questions & Answers about Kumpleto ang masayang pamilya ngayong gabi.

Why is masaya turned into masayang here?
In Filipino, the adjective masaya (happy) modifies a noun by adding -ng when the adjective directly precedes the noun. So masaya becomes masayang when describing pamilya (family).
What is the role of ang in this sentence?
Ang is a marker that focuses or emphasizes the subject of the sentence. In this case, it highlights masayang pamilya (the happy family) as the subject.
Can I switch Kumpleto ang masayang pamilya ngayong gabi to another word order?
Yes, Filipino word order can be flexible. You could say Ang masayang pamilya ay kumpleto ngayong gabi or Ngayong gabi, kumpleto ang masayang pamilya, still conveying the same meaning.
Why use ngayong gabi instead of just gabi?
Ngayong gabi specifically means "tonight," emphasizing this particular evening. Gabi alone would mean "night," without stressing the present occasion.
Is kumpleto an adjective or a verb here?
In this sentence, kumpleto functions as an adjective meaning "complete." It describes the state of the family—that everyone is present.