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You're about to master something that'll make your Filipino writing and speaking loads better! The eight parts of speech in Filipino are like different job roles in a sentence - each one has a specific function that keeps everything running smoothly.
These eight components are: Pangngalan (Noun), Panghalip (Pronoun), Pandiwa (Verb), Pang-uri (Adjective), Pang-abay (Adverb), Pang-ukol (Preposition), Pangatnig (Conjunction), and Pandamdam (Interjection). Don't worry if that sounds like a lot - once you see how they work, it'll click!
Quick Tip: These parts of speech are the reason Filipino sentences sound different from English ones - they follow their own rules and patterns that actually make perfect sense once you get them.

Pangngalan (nouns) are your naming words - they point to people, places, things, animals, or ideas. In Filipino, you've got Pangngalang Pantangi (proper nouns like "Manila" or "Jose Rizal") that are always capitalised, and Pangngalang Pambalana (common nouns like "bahay" or "aso").
You'll also deal with abstract nouns like "pagmamahal" (love) - these represent feelings or concepts you can't actually touch. Pretty straightforward once you think about it!
Panghalip (pronouns) are the stand-ins that replace nouns so you don't sound like a broken record. Filipino pronouns are actually more complex than English ones because they change depending on how they're used in the sentence. "Ako" (I), "ikaw" (you), "siya" - these shift form when they're subjects, objects, or showing possession.
Remember: Filipino has "kami" (we, excluding you) and "tayo" (we, including you) - English doesn't make this distinction, but Filipino does!

Here's where Filipino gets really interesting! Pandiwa (verbs) don't just show action - they use a clever system of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes to tell you when something happened, who did it, and what the focus is.
Filipino verbs work with three main time aspects: Naganap (completed), Nagaganap (ongoing), and Magaganap (future). Take "kain" (eat) - it becomes "kumain" (ate), "kumakain" (eating), and "kakain" (will eat). See the pattern?
The really cool part is verb focus - Filipino verbs change their prefixes to emphasise different parts of the sentence. Actor focus highlights who's doing something, while object focus emphasises what's being acted upon.
Pro Tip: Once you understand verb focus, you'll realise why Filipino sentences often sound "backwards" compared to English - it's not wrong, it's just emphasising different things!

Pang-uri (adjectives) are your describing words, but here's the twist - they usually come after the noun they're describing, not before like in English. So you'd say "batang matalino" (intelligent child), not the other way around.
You've got different types: Pang-uring Pamaraan describes how something is done, Pang-uring Panlarawan covers physical appearance, and Pang-uring Pamilang deals with numbers and quantities.
Pang-abay (adverbs) are the detail-adders that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell you how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. "Mabilis" (quickly), "bukas" (tomorrow), "dito" (here) - they're your sentence's GPS and stopwatch rolled into one.
Study Smart: Notice how some words like "mabilis" can be both adjectives and adverbs depending on context - Filipino is flexible like that!

Pang-ukol (prepositions) are the relationship experts of Filipino grammar. They show how words connect to each other - location, direction, time, you name it. The superstar here is "sa" which is incredibly versatile and can mean "to," "at," "in," or "on" depending on context.
Other important ones include "ng" (of, from), "para sa" (for), and "mula sa" (from). These might seem small, but they're absolutely crucial for making your sentences clear and precise.
Pangatnig (conjunctions) are your sentence connectors - they link words, phrases, or entire clauses together. You've got coordinating conjunctions like "at" (and) and "pero" (but) that connect equal elements, plus subordinating ones like "dahil" (because) and "kung" (if) that show relationships between ideas.
Test Prep: Pay attention to conjunctions in reading passages - they're often key to understanding cause-and-effect relationships that show up in comprehension questions!

Pandamdam (interjections) are the emotional outbursts of Filipino - words like "Ay!", "Naku!", and "Sayang!" that express sudden feelings or reactions. They're usually standalone words followed by exclamation marks, and they add personality and emotion to your speech.
These interjections are super common in everyday Filipino conversation. "Hala!" shows alarm, "Talaga!" shows amazement, and "Wow!" (yes, borrowed from English) shows admiration. They make your Filipino sound natural and expressive rather than robotic.
Mastering all eight parts of speech gives you the tools to build any Filipino sentence you can imagine. Start by identifying the pandiwa and its focus, then spot the subject, and finally piece together the other elements that modify and connect everything.
Confidence Booster: Don't stress about memorising everything at once - focus on recognising these patterns in sentences you read, and gradually you'll start using them naturally in your own writing and speaking!




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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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You're about to master something that'll make your Filipino writing and speaking loads better! The eight parts of speech in Filipino are like different job roles in a sentence - each one has a specific function that keeps everything running smoothly.
These eight components are: Pangngalan (Noun), Panghalip (Pronoun), Pandiwa (Verb), Pang-uri (Adjective), Pang-abay (Adverb), Pang-ukol (Preposition), Pangatnig (Conjunction), and Pandamdam (Interjection). Don't worry if that sounds like a lot - once you see how they work, it'll click!
Quick Tip: These parts of speech are the reason Filipino sentences sound different from English ones - they follow their own rules and patterns that actually make perfect sense once you get them.

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Pangngalan (nouns) are your naming words - they point to people, places, things, animals, or ideas. In Filipino, you've got Pangngalang Pantangi (proper nouns like "Manila" or "Jose Rizal") that are always capitalised, and Pangngalang Pambalana (common nouns like "bahay" or "aso").
You'll also deal with abstract nouns like "pagmamahal" (love) - these represent feelings or concepts you can't actually touch. Pretty straightforward once you think about it!
Panghalip (pronouns) are the stand-ins that replace nouns so you don't sound like a broken record. Filipino pronouns are actually more complex than English ones because they change depending on how they're used in the sentence. "Ako" (I), "ikaw" (you), "siya" - these shift form when they're subjects, objects, or showing possession.
Remember: Filipino has "kami" (we, excluding you) and "tayo" (we, including you) - English doesn't make this distinction, but Filipino does!

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Here's where Filipino gets really interesting! Pandiwa (verbs) don't just show action - they use a clever system of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes to tell you when something happened, who did it, and what the focus is.
Filipino verbs work with three main time aspects: Naganap (completed), Nagaganap (ongoing), and Magaganap (future). Take "kain" (eat) - it becomes "kumain" (ate), "kumakain" (eating), and "kakain" (will eat). See the pattern?
The really cool part is verb focus - Filipino verbs change their prefixes to emphasise different parts of the sentence. Actor focus highlights who's doing something, while object focus emphasises what's being acted upon.
Pro Tip: Once you understand verb focus, you'll realise why Filipino sentences often sound "backwards" compared to English - it's not wrong, it's just emphasising different things!

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Pang-uri (adjectives) are your describing words, but here's the twist - they usually come after the noun they're describing, not before like in English. So you'd say "batang matalino" (intelligent child), not the other way around.
You've got different types: Pang-uring Pamaraan describes how something is done, Pang-uring Panlarawan covers physical appearance, and Pang-uring Pamilang deals with numbers and quantities.
Pang-abay (adverbs) are the detail-adders that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell you how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. "Mabilis" (quickly), "bukas" (tomorrow), "dito" (here) - they're your sentence's GPS and stopwatch rolled into one.
Study Smart: Notice how some words like "mabilis" can be both adjectives and adverbs depending on context - Filipino is flexible like that!

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Pang-ukol (prepositions) are the relationship experts of Filipino grammar. They show how words connect to each other - location, direction, time, you name it. The superstar here is "sa" which is incredibly versatile and can mean "to," "at," "in," or "on" depending on context.
Other important ones include "ng" (of, from), "para sa" (for), and "mula sa" (from). These might seem small, but they're absolutely crucial for making your sentences clear and precise.
Pangatnig (conjunctions) are your sentence connectors - they link words, phrases, or entire clauses together. You've got coordinating conjunctions like "at" (and) and "pero" (but) that connect equal elements, plus subordinating ones like "dahil" (because) and "kung" (if) that show relationships between ideas.
Test Prep: Pay attention to conjunctions in reading passages - they're often key to understanding cause-and-effect relationships that show up in comprehension questions!

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Pandamdam (interjections) are the emotional outbursts of Filipino - words like "Ay!", "Naku!", and "Sayang!" that express sudden feelings or reactions. They're usually standalone words followed by exclamation marks, and they add personality and emotion to your speech.
These interjections are super common in everyday Filipino conversation. "Hala!" shows alarm, "Talaga!" shows amazement, and "Wow!" (yes, borrowed from English) shows admiration. They make your Filipino sound natural and expressive rather than robotic.
Mastering all eight parts of speech gives you the tools to build any Filipino sentence you can imagine. Start by identifying the pandiwa and its focus, then spot the subject, and finally piece together the other elements that modify and connect everything.
Confidence Booster: Don't stress about memorising everything at once - focus on recognising these patterns in sentences you read, and gradually you'll start using them naturally in your own writing and speaking!

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user