Mag-ayos tayo ng bakuran tuwing umaga.

Let us tidy the yard every morning.

Breakdown of Mag-ayos tayo ng bakuran tuwing umaga.

• umaga: the morning
• tayo: we
• bakuran: the yard
• tuwing: every
• mag-ayos: to tidy

Questions & Answers about Mag-ayos tayo ng bakuran tuwing umaga.

What does mag-ayos mean, and how does the mag- prefix work?

mag-ayos combines the root ayos (meaning order or arrangement) with the actor‑focus prefix mag-, forming a verb that means to arrange, to fix up, or to tidy. When used with tayo, it becomes a suggestion/imperative: Let’s tidy up.

Why is the object marked with ng (ng bakuran) instead of ang or sa?

In an actor‑focus construction, ng marks the direct object or patient of the action. Ang would mark the subject/topic, and sa would mark a location. Since the yard itself is what’s being tidied, we use ng bakuran to indicate the yard as the object of mag-ayos.

What does tayo indicate here, and how does it differ from natin?

Tayo is the inclusive first‑person plural pronoun (we including the listener). Paired with an actor‑focus verb like mag-ayos, it forms Mag-ayos tayo: Let’s tidy up.
Natin is also an inclusive “we,” but it appears with object‑focus verbs (e.g., Ayusin natin ang bakuran).

What exactly is bakuran, and how is it formed from bakod?

Bakuran means yard or courtyard. It’s formed from the root bakod (meaning fence) plus the locative suffix -an, which indicates a place related to that root—hence a fenced area.

What does tuwing umaga mean, and how is tuwing different from kapag?

Tuwing umaga means every morning or each time in the morning.

• Tuwing is used for habitual or repeated actions (every time/whenever).
• Kapag means when in reference to single events or conditional statements.

Why is there a hyphen in mag-ayos, and is this always necessary?

The hyphen shows the boundary between the prefix mag- and the root ayos. It’s optional in informal writing but helps avoid confusion—especially when the root begins with a vowel. You might sometimes see magayos, but the hyphen clarifies the affix.

Can I start the sentence with tuwing umaga, and does that affect the meaning?

Yes. In Tagalog, time adverbials can move freely.
Tuwing umaga, mag-ayos tayo ng bakuran means the same thing—just puts tuwing umaga at the front for emphasis or style.

What’s the difference between Mag-ayos tayo ng bakuran and Ayusin natin ang bakuran?

• Mag-ayos tayo ng bakuran uses an actor‑focus verb (mag-ayos) with tayo and marks the object with ng.
• Ayusin natin ang bakuran uses an object‑focus verb (the -in suffix), natin, and ang for the object.
  Both translate as Let’s tidy up the yard, with only a subtle difference in verb focus and formality. The actor‑focus form feels more direct, while the object‑focus form highlights the yard itself.