mao nga

Cebuano

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mao (“is the one”) and nga (“that is”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maˈʔo ŋa/ [mɐˈʔo ŋɐ]
  • Hyphenation: ma‧o‧nga

Particle

maó nga (Badlit spelling ᜋᜂ ᜅ)

  1. (formal, modifying a noun) the aforementioned, said
    Ang maong (mao nga) tawo ― The aforementioned person
    Wala koy alamag sa maong aktibidad. ― I am uninformed of the said activity.
  2. therefore, consequently, that is why
    Sige ko og praktis, maong maayo ko. ― I always practice, that's why I do well.
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