Usage Note
M is the thirteenth letter of the modern Filipino alphabet (alpabeto), used in both Tagalog and Filipino. It represents the bilabial nasal consonant sound and appears in a high proportion of native Tagalog words. Its name is pronounced 'em' in the context of spelling or literacy instruction.
Examples
" Anong tunog ng M? "
Natural Translation
What is the sound of M?
Literal Translation
What-sound of M?
" Isulat mo ang M. "
Natural Translation
Write the M.
Literal Translation
Write you the M.
" Maraming salitang Tagalog ang nagsisimula sa letrang M, gaya ng mahal, mabait, at maganda. "
Natural Translation
Many Tagalog words begin with the letter M, such as mahal, mabait, and maganda.
Literal Translation
Many word [na] Tagalog the begin with letter [na] M, like of mahal, mabait, and maganda.
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