Breakdown of Dalhin ninyo ang tsinelas sa sala at maglakad lang.
at
and
sa
to
lang
only/just
dalhin
to bring
Questions & Answers about Dalhin ninyo ang tsinelas sa sala at maglakad lang.
What does the verb form dalhin tell me?
Dalhin is the object-focus form of the verb from the root dala (to carry/bring). It highlights the thing being brought as the pivot (marked by ang). In imperatives, dalhin = “bring (it).” Compare:
- Magdala ka ng payong. = You (actor-focused) bring an umbrella.
- Dalhin mo ang payong. = Bring the umbrella (the umbrella is the pivot).
Why is ninyo used here?
Ninyo is the 2nd-person plural pronoun used with object-focus verbs to mark the actor (“you” all). It can also be a respectful singular. Informal singular is mo. You’ll also see the contraction n’yo in casual writing.
How do I say it to one person informally?
Dalhin mo ang tsinelas sa sala at maglakad lang. You can also make the second clause explicit: Maglakad ka lang.
Do I need the ang? Why not Dalhin ninyo tsinelas?
Yes, you normally mark the pivot noun with ang. Dalhin ninyo tsinelas sounds ungrammatical. Casual speech may use yung instead of ang: Dalhin ninyo yung tsinelas…