Articles - Tagalog Grammar

The Articles Theory in Tagalog Grammar refers to the use of the articles “ang” and “ng” in the Tagalog language. These articles are used to indicate the specificity or generalization of a noun in a sentence.

The article “ang” is used when the noun is specific or known to both the speaker and the listener. It is equivalent to the definite article “the” in English. For example, “Ang kotse ay malinis” translates to “The car is clean”.

On the other hand, the article “ng” is used to indicate an indefinite or general noun. It is equivalent to the indefinite article “a” or “an” in English. For example, “Naghahanap ako ng trabaho” translates to “I am looking for a job”.

The use of these articles is important in order to correctly convey the intended meaning of a sentence. It is essential for learners of Tagalog to understand the distinctions between “ang” and “ng” in order to effectively communicate in the language.