Dalhin mo ang kumot sa kwarto dahil malamig ngayong gabi.

to be

Breakdown of Dalhin mo ang kumot sa kwarto dahil malamig ngayong gabi.

• mo: you
• ngayong gabi: tonight
• sa: to

Questions & Answers about Dalhin mo ang kumot sa kwarto dahil malamig ngayong gabi.

What does Dalhin mo mean, and why is it used here instead of Magdala ka?

Dalhin mo is an imperative form meaning bring it / take it.

The verb dalhin comes from dala, which is about carrying or bringing something. In this sentence, dalhin puts focus on the thing being brought, which is ang kumot.

A learner will often compare this with Magdala ka ng kumot:

• Dalhin mo ang kumot = Bring the blanket
• Magdala ka ng kumot = Bring a blanket

A useful difference:

• dalhin is often used when the specific item is important
• magdala is often used when the action of bringing something is emphasized, and the thing brought is marked with ng

So in this sentence, Dalhin mo ang kumot sounds natural because the blanket is a specific thing the speaker wants moved.

What is the function of mo in Dalhin mo?