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ng

"Ng" is used to show the object of a verb, ownership, or quantity.

Examples:

Kumain ako ng mansanas. = I ate an apple.

Kotse ng tatay. = Father's car.

Isang baso ng tubig. = One glass of water.

nang

"Nang" is used to indicate time, manner, or repeated actions.

Examples:

1. When (time)

Nang dumating siya, nagsimula ang klase. = When he arrived, the class began.

2. How an action is done (adverb marker)

Tumakbo siya nang mabilis. = He ran quickly.

Sumagot siya nang magalang. = She answered politely.

3. Repeated or continuous actions

Iyakan nang iyakan ang bata. = The child kept crying.

Kain nang kain sila. = They kept eating.

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Use ng for the object, ownership, or quantity.

Use nang for when, how, or repeated actions.

Examples:

✅ Uminom ako ng kape. = I drank coffee.

✅ Naglakad siya nang mabagal. = He walked slowly.

✅ Nang dumilim, umuwi kami. = When it got dark, we went home.

Think of -ng/-na like "-ly" in English.

• If the word is an adjective, add -ng/-na before the verb:
  • mabilis (fast) → mabilis na tumakbo = "to run quickly"
  • maingat (careful) → maingat na magmaneho = "to drive carefully"

But not all Tagalog adverbs come from adjectives.

Words like lagi (always), palagi (always), parati (always), and kadalasan (usually) already mean "always" or "usually," so they usually don't need -ng/-na.

That's why you can say:

• Umiinom lagi. = "Always drinks."
• Kadalasan pumupunta. = "Usually goes."

Sometimes you'll also hear kadalasang makikita, where -ng simply links kadalasan to the verb. This is common, especially in more formal speech and writing.

The easiest rule to remember is: Use -ng/-na when turning an adjective into a modifier for a verb. If the word is already an adverb (like "always" or "usually"), it usually doesn't need it.

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Wow can't get over how I thought this guy was telling me the truth, I usually don't "date" online. Cause I don't really need to i guess. Damn got led on love bombed and feel stupid. Oh well , still moving and whatever, I still know i'm the shiiit. haha!

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