Patanong (en. Interrogative)

/pa.tan.ong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of part of speech that indicates questioning, often used in sentences.

Words like 'what' and 'who' are interrogative words.

Ang 'ano' at 'sino' ay mga patanong salita.

adjective

Indicates inquiry or questioning.

He used an interrogative tone while talking.

Gumamit siya ng patanong tono habang nakikipag-usap.

The word 'patanong' comes from the root 'tanong' meaning 'to ask' combined with 'pa-' meaning 'to' or 'for'.

interrogative word

Words used to ask questions.

patanong na salita

interrogative sentence

Sentence that asks a question.

patanong na pangungusap

question

A request for information or explanation.

tanong

inquisitive

A person who likes to ask questions.

mapagtanong

A term for someone who's overly curious or loves to ask questions.

Rina said, 'You're such a questioner, you're always asking!'

Sabi ni Rina, 'Ang patanong mo, lagi ka na lang nagtatanong!'

A person who loves to ask questions non-stop.

I just asked how you are, and you already have so many questions, you really are a questioner!

Kakamustahin pa lang kita, ang dami mo na namang katanungan, patanong ka talaga!