Lesson #48, December 21, 2024
When you want to talk about abilities or ask about someone's ability to do something, use this structure:
In Filipino, the phrase 'Kaya mo ba?' translates to 'Can you?' or 'Are you able to?' The word 'ba' is used to turn a statement into a question, adding an interrogative tone. It often comes after the subject or verb. Meanwhile, 'ng' is a linker used to connect actions or objects to the main clause, ensuring smooth sentence flow. For example, 'Kaya mo bang magluto?' means 'Can you cook?' where 'bang' connects 'kaya mo' (you can) and 'magluto' (to cook). This structure is essential for forming polite or direct questions about abilities or permissions.
Key Vocabulary:
"Kaya" - Able to/Can
"Mo" - You/Your
"Ba" - Used to form questions
"Magluto" - Cook
"Tumakbo" - Run
"Sumayaw" - Dance
"Kumanta" - Sing
"Mag-drive" - Drive
"Magtrabaho" - Work
"Mag-aral" - Study
Other Useful Variations:
Kaya mo bang magluto?
Can you cook?
Kaya mo bang tumakbo ng mabilis?
Can you run fast?
Kaya mo bang sumayaw ng maganda?
Can you dance well?
Kaya mo bang kumanta ng mataas na tono?
Can you sing a high note?
Kaya mo bang mag-drive sa traffic?
Can you drive in traffic?
Kaya mo bang magtrabaho ng overtime?
Can you work overtime?
Kaya mo bang mag-aral ng mahirap na paksa?
Can you study a difficult topic?
Kaya mo bang maglakad ng malayo?
Can you walk far?
Kaya mo bang maglinis ng bahay?
Can you clean the house?
Kaya mo bang maghanda para sa meeting?
Can you prepare for the meeting?
Take the Quiz
The word for 'able to' is 'kaya.' How would you ask 'Can you sing?' in Filipino?
Click the correct words from below:
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