Object focused verbs - Tagalog I am trying to learn the object focused verbs but it is quite difficult to understand. So far I have seen examples of the words but not in the use of a sentence. Through my studies of Tagalog so far, I've started to understand that it is easier to practise by sentences to understand the 'feel' of it. Can any one please give me examples of object focused verbs within a sentence? It would be helpful if the examples are sentences that are commonly used so I am able to apply it in conversation. I want to collect all the sentences and use flash cards to memorise and learn them so I may use them in conversation and start to get the 'feel' for them. Maraming salamat.

What is the meaning of "young pretender"? A co worker at my place of work referred to another as a young pretender. Does this mean that someone is deceitful? Or can it mean something else?

Pag verbs, how to use? How do I use pag verbs. So far I have learned that pag derives from the word kapag, meaning when. So I understand to an extent that you can use a pag verb in a sentence like 'when you have studied, do the dishes'. The problem is I keep seeing pag being used interchangeably with mag, as in maglakad and paglakad. Can any one help with differentiating between the meaning and provide some sample sentences so I know how to properly apply the word in a sentence. Any help would be much appreciated.

Object and actor focus sentences Could anyone explain the difference in use for actor and object focuses verbs. For example, Sumipa ako sa ulo ni Chris. Sinipa ako sa ulo ni Chris. Are these correct? How does the grammar change when using object focus words instead?

Language Learning Experiences I'm curious to hear about anyone's experience in learning their second language. How long did it take to gain fluency (subjective, I know)? How often did you study? And what insight you gained from achieving your goal.

Mga hillig ko Isang hillig ko ay jiu jitsu. Gusto ko ng jiu jitsu Kasi Ito ay mabuti para sa fitness at stress. Ako din gusto upang mag-aral. Mag-aral ko ng Tagalog, mathematics at programming. Hindi ako mabuti sa programming Kasi beginner ko.

Correct use of 'Trabaho' I am slightly confused. My understanding of mag verbs when using the word trabaho is confusing me. Nagtatrabaho or nagtratrabaho Magtatrabaho or magtratrabaho Which is the correct one? Or are both correct? As far as I was aware you repeat the first bit. So TRA is TRATRA not TATRA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sabado Kwento ko sa Sabado. Pumunta ako sa sinehan sa sabado. Tapos binisita ko ng restauran kasama ang pamilya ko. Pagkatapos pumunta kami sa parke at ang panahon ng maulan at maulap.

Tagalog, how to say 'he said', 'she said'? Can some one help clear this up for me. Sabi niya, sabi nya, sinabi nya and sabinya. Are all of these correct and do they just mean the same thing? If so, which is best to use and is it interchangeable for 'he said' and 'she said'.