Learn Hardcore Filipino: Subukan mo rin ang masarap na panghimagas mamaya.

Mo is the second‑person singular pronoun “you,” indicating who should do the action. In Tagalog imperatives, you often include the pronoun to specify the subject: Subukan mo literally means “you try.” You can omit mo for a more casual “try it,” but including it makes the address explicit.

What does rin do, and why is it rin instead of din?

Rin means “also” or “too,” so Subukan mo rin means “you should also try it.” In Tagalog, you use rin after words ending in a vowel and din after words ending in a consonant. Since mo ends in the vowel “o,” rin is correct here.

Why is ang used before masarap na panghimagas?

In Tagalog, ang marks the focused noun phrase—in this case, the direct object of the verb. Ang masarap na panghimagas translates to “the delicious dessert,” signaling that this is the thing you’re being told to try.

How does the linking particle na work in masarap na panghimagas?

Na connects the adjective masarap (“delicious”) to the noun panghimagas (“dessert”). After an adjective ending in a vowel, you use na to link it to its noun (after a consonant‑ending adjective you’d use -ng).

What does panghimagas mean, and what does the prefix pang- do?

The prefix pang- indicates purpose or use (“for” something). Combined with himagas (a native/borrowed term for “dessert”), panghimagas literally means “for dessert,” i.e. “dessert.”

What does mamaya mean, and why is it placed at the end of the sentence?

Mamaya means “later” or “in a bit.” Tagalog word order is flexible, so placing mamaya at the end emphasizes “try it later.” You could also start with it: Mamaya, subukan mo rin ang masarap na panghimagas.

How can I make this sentence more polite or formal?

You can add the polite particle po and use the plural/formal pronoun ninyo instead of mo. For example:
• Subukan po ninyo rin ang masarap na panghimagas mamaya.
Here po adds respect and ninyo addresses “you” in a polite or plural sense.