Usage Note
Nasa is one of the most frequent words in Tagalog, marking the location of a person, thing, or event using a common-noun locative phrase. It does not require a linker and contrasts with sa, which also marks direction or destination.
Examples
" Nasa mesa ang plato. "
Natural Translation
The plate is on the table.
Literal Translation
On table the plate.
" Nasa bahay lang ako buong araw kahapon dahil umuulan. "
Natural Translation
I was just at home all day yesterday because it was raining.
Literal Translation
At house just I whole day yesterday because raining.
" Nasa isip ko pa rin ang mga payo ng aking lola kahit matagal na siyang wala. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother's advice is still on my mind even though she's been gone a long time.
Literal Translation
In mind my still also the plural advice of my grandmother even long already she-linker absent.
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