Essential Verbs

Question 1

What is the infinitive form of ‘to give’ in Tagalog?

Answer 1

Magbigáy. Example: Gusto kong magbigay ng regalo. (I want to give a gift.)

Question 2

What is the infinitive form of ‘to use’ in Tagalog?

Answer 2

Gumamit. Example: Kailangan kong gumamit ng telepono. (I need to use a phone.)

Question 3

What is the infinitive form of ‘to respond’ in Tagalog?

Answer 3

Tumugón. Example: Subukan mong tumugon sa tanong. (Try to respond to the question.)

Question 4

What is the infinitive form of ‘to admire’ in Tagalog?

Answer 4

Humangà. Example: Mahirap humanga sa isang tao na hindi mo kilala. (It’s hard to admire someone you don’t know.)

Question 5

What is the infinitive form of ‘to praise’ in Tagalog?

Answer 5

Pumurì. Example: Huwag kang mahiyang pumuri sa kapwa mo. (Don’t hesitate to praise others.)

Question 6

What is the infinitive form of ‘to become’ in Tagalog?

Answer 6

Magíng. Example: Balang araw, gusto kong magiging guro. (Someday, I want to become a teacher.)

Question 7

What is the infinitive form of ‘to fix or arrange’ in Tagalog?

Answer 7

Mag-ayos. Example: Mag-ayos tayo ng bahay bago dumating ang bisita. (Let’s fix up the house before the guest arrives.)

Question 8

What is the infinitive form of ‘to show’ in Tagalog?

Answer 8

Magkakita. Example: Magpakita ka ng respeto sa nakatatanda.
(Show respect to elders.)