Expressing wants, dislikes, and needs
Can express wants, dislikes, and needs
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Gusto ko ng kape.
I want coffee.
Ayaw niya ng isda.
He/she doesn't want fish.
Kailangan mo bang magtrabaho?
Do you need to work?
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Gusto (want), Ayaw (don't want), Kailangan (need):
| Salita | Pattern | Halimbawa |
|---|---|---|
| Gusto | Gusto + ng pronoun + verb/noun | Gusto ko ng kape. |
| Ayaw | Ayaw + ng pronoun + verb/noun | Ayaw ko ng sibuyas. |
| Kailangan | Kailangan + ng pronoun + verb/noun | Kailangan ko ng tulong. |
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Review the rules for Gusto, Ayaw, Kailangan
Gusto ko ng kape.
I want coffee.
Gusto = want. Ko = I (ng form). Ng kape = coffee.
Ayaw niya ng isda.
He/she doesn't want fish.
Ayaw = don't want. Niya = he/she (ng). Ng isda = fish.
Kailangan mo bang magtrabaho?
Do you need to work?
Kailangan = need. Mo = you (ng). Ba = question. Magtrabaho = work.
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