Usages of na
Sa Filipino grammar, tandaan na “Kumain ako” ay pokus sa aktor, habang “Kinain ko” ay pokus sa layon.
In Filipino grammar, remember that “Kumain ako” is actor focus, while “Kinain ko” is object focus.
Tandaan mo na malinis ang bakuran tuwing umaga.
Remember that the yard is clean every morning.
Mahalaga na malusog ang mga bata.
It is important that the children are healthy.
Tama lang na mag-ingat muna kapag mali o wala pang sagot.
It is only right to be careful first when the answer is wrong or still missing.
Para sa akin, mahalaga sa pagkakaibigan na pakinggan natin ang tanong at sagot ng lahat.
For me, in friendship it is important that we listen to everyone's questions and answers.
Sumulat si Maria ng mahabang liham tungkol sa problema nila at sa solusyon na gusto nila.
Maria wrote a long letter about their problem and the solution that they want.
Sinabi ng doktor na huwag kalimutan ang gamot sa umaga at gabi.
The doctor said not to forget the medicine in the morning and evening.
Malaya kang pumili ng regalo na gusto mo sa tindahan.
You are free to choose the gift that you want at the store.
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