From root: tanong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinanong
i-ti-na-NONG
asked something
Present (Incomplete)
itinatanong
i-ti-na-ta-NONG
is asking something
Future (Contemplated)
itatanong
i-ta-ta-NONG
will ask something
Usage Note
Itanong is an object-focus verb used when the focus is on the specific question or piece of information being asked. It is typically followed by the person to whom the question is directed, usually marked by the preposition 'sa'.
Examples
" Itanong mo sa kanya ang presyo. "
Natural Translation
Ask him the price.
Literal Translation
Ask you to him the price.
" Gusto kong itanong ang oras. "
Natural Translation
I want to ask the time.
Literal Translation
Want I ask the time.
" Bago ka pumirma, dapat mong itanong sa abogado kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng kontrata. "
Natural Translation
Before you sign, you should ask the lawyer what the contract means.
Literal Translation
Before you sign, should you ask to lawyer if what the meaning of contract.
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