Of in Tagalog

“Of” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “ng” or “sa” depending on context. This simple preposition plays a crucial role in Filipino sentence structure, connecting nouns and expressing possession, origin, or relationship. Let’s explore its various uses and applications below.

[Words] = Of

[Definition]:

• Of /ʌv/ or /əv/
• Preposition 1: Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
• Preposition 2: Expressing the relationship between a scale or measure and a value.
• Preposition 3: Indicating an association between two entities, typically one of belonging.
• Preposition 4: Expressing reference or direction.

[Synonyms] = Ng, Sa, Mula sa, Tungkol sa, Ukol sa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kabisera ng Pilipinas ay Maynila.
• Ex2_EN: She is a woman of great courage and strength.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay isang babae ng malaking tapang at lakas.
• Ex3_EN: This is a matter of great importance to our community.
• Ex3_PH: Ito ay isang bagay ng malaking kahalagahan sa ating komunidad.
• Ex4_EN: The book of my brother is on the table.
• Ex4_PH: Ang libro ng aking kapatid ay nasa mesa.
• Ex5_EN: He died of a heart attack last year.
• Ex5_PH: Siya ay namatay sa atake sa puso noong nakaraang taon.