Simple Grammar: Word Order
Introduction to Tagalog sentence structure
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Kumakain ako ng kanin.
I am eating rice.
Note: Verb + Subject + Object pattern
Ako ay kumakain ng kanin.
I am eating rice.
Note: Subject + ay + Verb + Object pattern
Binili ko ang libro.
I bought the book.
Note: Verb + Subject + Object with 'ang' marker
Pupunta ako sa palengke.
I will go to the market.
Note: Future tense with 'sa' location marker
Masarap ang pagkain.
The food is delicious.
Note: Adjective + Subject with 'ang' marker
Sino ang gumawa nito?
Who did this?
Note: Question word + 'ang' + Verb
Gusto kong kumain.
I want to eat.
Note: Desire verb + linking particle + Verb
Grammar Note
Tagalog has two basic sentence structures: Verb-Subject-Object (VSO) and Subject-Verb-Object (SVO). The SVO pattern uses 'ay' between the subject and verb. Markers like 'ang' (for definite subjects/objects), 'ng' (for indefinite objects), and 'sa' (for locations) are essential in Tagalog sentences.