Lesson 3:
Grammar
ANG/Subject Pronouns
There are three types of pronouns in Tagalog: ANG pronouns (subject pronouns), NG pronouns (object pronouns), and SA pronouns. Each has its own function in the sentence, and we will explore them each in their own lesson. First, let’s look at ANG pronouns, also known as subject pronouns. ANG pronouns are the words we use as the subject focus of a sentence: I, you, he, she, etc. In Tagalog, the ANG pronouns are as follows:
| ako | I |
| ikaw, ka | you |
| siya | he/she |
| tayo | we (inclusive) |
| kami | we (exclusive) |
| kayo | you (formal sing., familiar/formal pl.) |
| sila | they, you (formal pl.) |
Take note of the two ANG pronouns for “we.” Kami includes only the speaker and not the person being spoken to. Tayo includes both.
Pilipino kami.
We (these other people and I) are Filipinos.
Pilipino tayo.
We (you and I) are Filipinos.
