nga
indeed; really; softener particle for requests
Usage Note
Nga is a versatile discourse particle that can confirm or affirm, soften a request or command, or add insistence depending on context and tone. It is extremely common in everyday spoken Tagalog and one of the first particles learners will encounter.
Examples
" Bigyan mo nga ako. "
Natural Translation
Please give me some.
Literal Translation
Give you indeed me.
" Oo nga, tama ang sinabi mo tungkol sa nangyari kahapon. "
Natural Translation
Yes indeed, what you said about what happened yesterday is correct.
Literal Translation
Yes indeed, correct the said you about to happened yesterday.
" Pakisabi nga sa kanya na maghintay muna habang hinahanap ko ang mga dokumento sa loob. "
Natural Translation
Please do tell her to wait a moment while I look for the documents inside.
Literal Translation
Please-tell indeed to her that wait first while looking-for I the documents inside.
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