Breakdown of Tumakbo tayo sa bakuran habang sariwa ang hangin.
tayo
we
sa
in
habang
while
bakuran
the yard
tumakbo
to run
sariwa
fresh
hangin
the air
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Questions & Answers about Tumakbo tayo sa bakuran habang sariwa ang hangin.
What does Tumakbo tayo mean? Is it “we ran” or “let’s run”?
Tumakbo is the completed (perfective) aspect of the root takbo (“to run”), and tayo is the inclusive “we.” Together they can describe a past event (“we ran”) or make a suggestion (“let’s run”). In this sentence it’s used as an invitation: “Let’s run.”
What’s the difference between tayo and kami when you want to say “we”?
Tayo includes both the speaker and the listener (inclusive “we”), while kami includes the speaker and others but excludes the listener (exclusive “we”). Use tayo when you want your conversation partner to be part of the action.
How does sa bakuran express location?
Sa is a preposition that marks location (“in,” “on,” or “at”), and bakuran means “yard” or “compound.” So sa bakuran literally means “in the yard.”
What role does habang play in the sentence?
Habang means “while.” It introduces a time clause indicating that two things happen at the same time. Habang sariwa ang hangin = “while the air is fresh.”
Why is it sariwa ang hangin instead of ang sariwang hangin?
In a predicative construction, Tagalog places the adjective before ang + noun (literally “fresh the air,” i.e., “the air is fresh”). If you want an attributive adjective like “fresh air,” you would say sariwang hangin.
Why is there no “is” in sariwa ang hangin?
Tagalog often omits the copula (“to be”) in descriptions. The adjective itself functions as the predicate, so there’s no separate word for “is.”
Can I rearrange the clauses, like Habang sariwa ang hangin, tumakbo tayo sa bakuran?
Yes. Tagalog word order is flexible. You can place the time clause at the beginning or end without changing the meaning.