Filipino · Common Verbs
ay
Is/are (linker)
Beginnerparticle
Definition
Links the subject to the rest of a formal sentence.
Example
Ang Maynila ay kabisera ng Pilipinas.
Manila is the capital of the Philippines.
Etymology
The particle 'ay' has origins in native Tagalog syntax, serving as a linker or copula for connecting nouns and adjectives in sentences.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ay' is used in both formal and informal spoken Tagalog. It appears commonly in everyday conversation as well as written texts.