Makinig tayo sa guro sa silid-aralan.

Let us listen to the teacher in the classroom.

Breakdown of Makinig tayo sa guro sa silid-aralan.

• tayo: we
• sa: in
• makinig: to listen
• sa: to
• guro: the teacher
• silid-aralan: the classroom

Questions & Answers about Makinig tayo sa guro sa silid-aralan.

Why is Makinig used for “listen” instead of Nakikinig or Makikinig?

Makinig is the actor‑focus imperative form (root form with the ma‑ prefix) and is used for commands (“Listen!” or “Let’s listen!”).

• Nakikinig = present progressive (“is/are listening”)
• Makikinig = future or prospective (“will listen”)

Why is tayo used instead of kami?

Tayo is the inclusive “we,” which includes both the speaker and the listener(s).
Kami is the exclusive “we,” which excludes the person you’re talking to.
Since you’re inviting your listener to join in listening, you use tayo.

Why do we have sa before guro and again before silid‑aralan?

In Tagalog, sa marks oblique phrases such as recipients and locations:

• The first sa marks the indirect object (“to the teacher”).
• The second sa marks the location (“in the classroom”).
  Depending on context, sa can translate as “to,” “in,” or “at.”

Why is it sa guro and not kay guro?

Kay is reserved for personal names, titles, and pronouns (usually singular).
Guro is a common noun (“teacher”), so it takes sa.
If you listen to a specific person by name, e.g. “Mr. Cruz,” you’d say Makinig tayo kay Ginoong Cruz.

What does silid‑aralan mean and how is it formed?

Silid‑aralan means “classroom.” It’s built from:

• silid = “room”
• aral = “study/teach”
• ‑an = locative suffix (“place for …”)

Can I replace silid‑aralan with klase? Will the meaning change?

Yes. Makinig tayo sa guro sa klase is also correct.

• silid‑aralan = the physical classroom
• klase = the class session or group of students (borrowed from Spanish)

How would you say “We will listen to the teacher in the classroom” in Filipino?

Use the future/prospective form makikinig:
Makikinig tayo sa guro sa silid‑aralan.

How do you form the negative command “Let’s not listen to the teacher in the classroom”?

Begin with huwag and keep the same structure:
Huwag tayong makinig sa guro sa silid‑aralan.
Alternatively, you can use the “nating” form:
Huwag nating makinig sa guro sa silid‑aralan.