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Questions & Answers about Tama ang sagot mo ngayon.
What does the word ang do here?
Ang marks the topic/subject phrase of the sentence, which is sagot mo (your answer). It signals that the noun phrase it introduces is what the predicate is saying something about. Use ang for common nouns; use si for personal names.
Why does the sentence start with the adjective tama instead of the noun?
Tagalog often puts the predicate first. Here, tama (correct) is the predicate, and ang sagot mo is the topic, so the natural order is predicate + ang-phrase: Tama ang sagot mo = “Correct is your answer.”
What exactly does mo mean and why is it after the noun?
Mo is the second-person singular possessive pronoun (“your”) in genitive form. In Tagalog, possessive pronouns like mo/ko/niya typically follow the noun: sagot mo = “your answer.”
Can I also say Ang sagot mo ngayon ay tama?
Yes. Ang sagot mo ngayon ay tama is perfectly correct and sounds a bit more formal or emphatic. Ay is an inversion marker, not a “to be” verb; it just flips the order to topic + predicate.
Can I drop ang and say Tama sagot mo ngayon?
Don’t drop ang in careful speech; Tama sagot mo ngayon sounds ungrammatical. Keep the marker: Tama ang sagot mo ngayon.
Where can I place ngayon (now/today) in this sentence?
Common options are:
- End: Tama ang sagot mo ngayon. (neutral)
- Fronted: Ngayon, tama ang sagot mo. (puts time in focus)
- Between predicate and topic: Tama ngayon ang sagot mo. (contrasts with other times)
How do I make this negative?
Use hindi: Hindi tama ang sagot mo ngayon. If you mean “no longer,” add na: Hindi na tama ang sagot mo.
Does ngayon mean “now” or “today” here?
Usually “now/at this time.” For explicit “today,” many speakers prefer ngayong araw (e.g., Tama ang sagot mo ngayong araw). Context often clarifies the intended time span.
What’s the difference between tama and tamang?
Tama is the base adjective, used predicatively: Tama ang sagot mo.
Tamang is the attributive form with the linker -ng, used before a noun: tamang sagot = “correct answer.” Example: Ang tamang sagot mo ay ito.
How do I say it for plural answers?
Add mga: Tama ang mga sagot mo ngayon. If you mean all of them, say Lahat ng sagot mo ay tama or Tama ang lahat ng sagot mo.
How do I make it polite or address someone formally?
Use ninyo for your (plural/formal) and optionally add po: Tama po ang sagot ninyo ngayon. You can also say Tama po ang inyong sagot ngayon.
Why is it ang and not si?
Si is only for personal names and certain personal titles (e.g., si Maria). Sagot is a common noun, so it takes ang: ang sagot.
How do I turn it into a yes–no question?
Insert ba after the predicate: Tama ba ang sagot mo ngayon? Answer with Oo, tama or Hindi, hindi tama.
Any pronunciation tips for the words here?
- tama: TA-ma (stress on the first syllable)
- sagot: sa-GOT (stress on the second syllable)
- ngayon: nga-YON; the ng is a single sound [ng] as in “sing,” even at the start.
Are there synonyms for tama I can use?
Yes: wasto and tumpak also mean “correct/accurate.” For example, Wasto ang sagot mo ngayon or Tumpak ang sagot mo ngayon.
Can I use iyong instead of mo?
Yes: Tama ang iyong sagot ngayon = “Your answer is correct now.” Don’t double them; avoid ang iyong sagot mo (redundant).
Does the sentence imply it was wrong before?
It can, depending on context. Ngayon highlights the time, so it often suggests contrast (e.g., it wasn’t correct earlier), but it can also simply mean “as of now.”