Serious question... I know SOOOOOO many Maes (either as a first name or a middle name), lol. My bff (Mae) and I were trying to think of what the origin might be and we also looked it up, but haven't been able to find much and haven't come up w any good theories... anyone know? Is it some derivative of Spanish, like maybe from the name "Maria"?
I love learning languages. Retired now but was a Spanish teacher for years. I also am intermediate in French and studied a bit of Mandarin and Indonesian for travel. I live in S F Bay Area amd lots of filipinos here most are assimilated it seems. Its mainly elders who speak it.
I have had a few lessons through Preply. Pronunciation is easy but grammar is difficult. I learned all the comjugations of kainan today ( to eat) and there is a lot to learn . I also learned that mani means peanuts and its a Spanish word.
Im doing this for fun but wondering the best to practice. Maybe go to a filipino restaurant or market? Spanish is so much easier to speak here but maybe I will find a way to meet others who are learning .
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:
Nang dumating siya, nagsimula ang klase. = When he arrived, the class began.
Tumakbo siya nang mabilis. = He ran quickly.
Sumagot siya nang magalang. = She answered politely.
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.