Also means
Kung also serves as a subordinating conjunction meaning 'whether' or 'when' in indirect questions and conditional clauses.
Usage Note
Kung is one of the most frequently used conjunctions in Tagalog, appearing in conditional, indirect question, and temporal clauses. It is essential for expressing hypotheticals and reported speech, and learners encounter it at the earliest stages of study.
Examples
" Kung gusto mo, sumama ka. "
Natural Translation
If you want, come along.
Literal Translation
If like you, come-along you.
" Kung uulan bukas, hindi kami lalabas. "
Natural Translation
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go out.
Literal Translation
If will-rain tomorrow, not we will-go-out.
" Kung matatapos mo nang maaga ang iyong takdang-aralin, puwede tayong manood ng pelikula mamaya. "
Natural Translation
If you finish your homework early, we can watch a movie later.
Literal Translation
If will-finish you already early the your homework, can we watch of movie later.
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