Structure of Nouns: Inuulit and Tambalan PDF
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This document describes the structure of nouns in Tagalog, specifically focusing on Inuulit (reduplication) and Tambalan (compounds). It illustrates the different forms and the meaning created by combining words. This document uses examples to help explain the grammar topics.
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Structure of Nouns: Inuulit and Tambalan 1. Inuulit (Reduplicated) Definition: These are nouns formed by repeating the entire word or part of the word. Meaning in English: Reduplication emphasizes repetition, intensity, or plurality in the word’s meaning. Examples (...
Structure of Nouns: Inuulit and Tambalan 1. Inuulit (Reduplicated) Definition: These are nouns formed by repeating the entire word or part of the word. Meaning in English: Reduplication emphasizes repetition, intensity, or plurality in the word’s meaning. Examples (Inuulit): 1. Araw-araw (Everyday) Something that happens daily. 2. Bahay-bahay (House to house) Visiting one house after another. 3. Laro-laro (Playing repeatedly) Engaging in play many times. 4. Sulat-sulat (Writing repeatedly) Writing continuously or repeatedly. 5. Puno-puno (Full of trees) A place filled with trees. 7. Salin-salin (Passed from one to another) 8. Basa-basa (Reading repeatedly) 9. Takbo-takbo (Running repeatedly) 10. Kain-kain (Eating repeatedly) 2. Tambalan (Compound) Definition: These are nouns formed by combining two different words to create a new meaning. Meaning in English: The combination creates a new concept or idea distinct from the individual words. Examples (Tambalan): 1. Araw-gabi (Day and night) Indicates continuity or a period covering both day and night. 2. Bahaghari (Rainbow) A natural phenomenon combining rain and sunlight. 3. Salin-lahi (Generation) Refers to the transfer or succession of generations. 4. Pusong-bato (Heart of stone) Someone emotionally hardened or unfeeling. 5. Isdang-bato (Stonefish) A type of fish that resembles a stone. Additional Examples: 6. Pamatay-sunog (Fire extinguisher) 7. Anak-pawis (Working class) 8. Dalagang-bukid (Farm girl or mountain maiden) 9. Bukas-loob (Open-hearted or generous) 10. Bukang-liwayway (Dawn)