Introduction
The following pictures are in the plural form of noun. Let’s translate the following nouns into Tagalog translation.
fruits- mga prutas pencils- mga lapis
vegetables- mga gulay colors- mga kulay
The Tagalog word “mga” is an article tht is used before the plural nouns to indicate that there is more than one of a noun being referred to.
The rule in using “mga” is it is always used before a plural noun. In demosntrative pronouns in a plural form, add the word “mga”.
Read and study the following words in the table.
| Singular noun | Tagalog | Plural noun | Tagalog |
| book | aklat/libro | books | mga aklat/mga libro |
| child | bata | children | mga bata |
| cat | pusa | cats | mga pusa |
Using the word “mga” in a sentence.
1.Books are thick. ( Ang mga libro ay makakapal.)
2.The children are obedient. ( Ang mga bata ay masunurin.)
3.The cats are fat. (Ang mga pusa ay matataba.)
Assessment
Make a sentence using the word mga. Use the pictures as a guide.
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B. Translate the following plural nouns into Tagalog.
1.houses _______________
2.tress _______________
3.horses _______________
4. scissors ______________
5.drinks _______________
