Is in Tagalog

“Is” in Tagalog translates to “ay”, “nasa”, or is often implied without a direct equivalent, depending on the sentence structure. This linking verb connects the subject to its description or state, and understanding its various Tagalog forms will help you construct proper Filipino sentences.

[Words] = Is

[Definition]:

• Is /ɪz/
• Verb: Third person singular present of “be”; used to indicate existence, identity, or a state of being.
• Linking verb: Connects the subject of a sentence with a subject complement (noun, adjective, or pronoun).

[Synonyms] = Ay, Nasa, Mayroon, May (for possession), -ng (marker), implied/understood in context

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She is a doctor at the local hospital.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay isang doktor sa lokal na ospital.
• Ex2_EN: The book is on the table right now.
• Ex2_PH: Ang libro ay nasa ibabaw ng mesa ngayon.
• Ex3_EN: Manila is the capital city of the Philippines.
• Ex3_PH: Ang Manila ay kabisera ng Pilipinas.
• Ex4_EN: My brother is very tall and athletic.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kapatid kong lalaki ay napakataas at atletiko.
• Ex5_EN: The weather is beautiful today for a picnic.
• Ex5_PH: Ang panahon ay maganda ngayon para sa piknik.