Lesson #40, December 13, 2024

When you want to express the degree of liking or preference, use this format:

"Sobrang at Konting"

This lesson introduces the words 'sobrang' (extremely) and 'konting' (a little bit), which can be used to modify verbs or nouns to express the intensity of preference or quantity in conversational Tagalog.

Key Vocabulary:

"Sobrang" - Extremely

"Konting" - A little bit of

"Tubig" - Water

"Pagkain" - Food

"Gusto" - Like

"Ayaw" - Dislike

"Kape" - Coffee

"Gulay" - Vegetables

"Asukal" - Sugar

"Lamang" - Only

Other Useful Variations:

Sobrang gusto ko ang kape.

I really like coffee.

Konting tubig lang, please.

Just a little water, please.

Sobrang ayaw niya ng gulay.

He/she really dislikes vegetables.

Konting asukal lamang.

Just a little sugar.

Sobrang init dito.

It's extremely hot here.

Konting pagkain pa ang kailangan namin.

We just need a little more food.

Sobrang pagod ako.

I am extremely tired.

Konting tulong lang ang kailangan niya.

He/she just needs a little help.

Sobrang maingay sa labas.

It's extremely noisy outside.

Konting pahinga muna tayo.

Let's rest a little first.

Take the Quiz

The word for 'a little bit' is 'konting.' How would you say 'I just need a little water'?

Click the correct words from below:

konting
tubig
lamang
sobrang
gusto
ayaw
asukal
gulay

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