Tagalog Grammar Review || Words With Prefix Ka And Suffix An
Description
This is suited to Intermediate & Advanced speakers of Tagalog.
There are 3 Categories of Ka- -an Words:
- Plurality
- Reciprocity or collective activity
- Use as an adjective or one’s status or attribute
This episode is second part of the Ka- an Lesson Series.
Example of Ka- -an words that imply plurality:
Kayamanan (wealth): root word is yaman
How to use kayamanan in a sentence?
Example: Ang mga anak ko lang ang tanging kayamanan ko. (My children are my only wealth)
Example: Lolo Pedro, bawasan mo muna ang kayamanan mo. Mag-donate ka sa simbahan natin. (Lolo Pedro, deduct something from your wealth. Give something to our church.
Example of Ka- -an words that imply reciprocity or collective activity:
Katawanan (person or persons you laugh with): root word is tawa
How to use katawanan in a sentence?
Example: May katawanan siya sa labas. (He/she is laughing with someone outside)
Example: May katatawanan sa labas. (There’s some laughter outside )
Example: Nagkakatawanan sila sa labas. (They’re laughing at each other outside)
Example: Nagtatawanan sila sa lanas. (They’re laughing outside)
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