From root: saan
Usage Note
Nasaan is used to ask about the current location of a specific person or object. It is distinct from the root word, which is typically used for directions or the location of an action.
Examples
" Nasaan ang banyo? "
Natural Translation
Where is the bathroom?
Literal Translation
Where the bathroom?
" Nasaan ang aking susi? "
Natural Translation
Where is my key?
Literal Translation
Where the my key?
" Nasaan na kaya ang mga kaibigan kong nangako na pupunta sa handaan ngayong gabi? "
Natural Translation
I wonder where my friends are now, the ones who promised to come to the party tonight.
Literal Translation
Where already perhaps the plural friend my promised that will-go to party this night?
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