what in tagalog
What is “What” in Tagalog?
Answer:
In Tagalog, which is the basis of the Filipino language used in the Philippines, the word “what” can be translated depending on its use in a sentence. The most common translation of “what” into Tagalog is “ano.”
Here are some examples to illustrate its usage:
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What is your name?
- Ano ang pangalan mo?
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What are you doing?
- Ano ang ginagawa mo?
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What time is it?
- Anong oras na?
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What did you say?
- Anong sinabi mo?
In each of these examples, “ano” is used to ask a question that requires more information.
Additional Note:
Tagalog also has other forms that can mean “what” depending on the context, including “ano-ano” for plural or multiple items (e.g., “What things do you need?” – “Ano-ano ang kailangan mo?”).
Feel free to ask if you need more translations or specific contexts for the use of “what” in Tagalog!