Usages of Tatay
Kasama ko si Tatay sa lungsod ngayon para bumili ng gulay.
My father is with me in the city today to buy vegetables.
Minsan, nanonood sila ni Tatay ng pelikula sa sala pagkatapos ng hapunan.
Sometimes, he and Father watch a movie in the living room after dinner.
Mas gusto ni Tatay ang pelikula, pero mas gusto ni Nanay ang balita sa telebisyon.
My father prefers movies, but my mother prefers the news on television.
Malapit na kaming umalis, pero si Tatay ay nanonood pa ng balita.
We are about to leave, but Father is still watching the news.
Lalagyan ko ang liham ko ng larawan ng hardin para kay Tatay.
I will put a picture of the garden in my letter for Father.
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