Nominalization (Pag-/Pagka-/Pagkaka-)

Pagbuo ng Pangngalan mula sa Pandiwa

About this concept

Verbs become nouns via pag- (action), pagka- (state/manner), and pagkaka- (manner of completion). These are essential for formal writing and abstract discussion.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B2.

Examples

Ang pag-aaral ay mahalaga.Studying is important.

Ang pagkakaisa ng bayan.The unity of the nation.

Ang pagkain niya ay masarap.His/Her cooking is delicious.

Ang pagkakagawa nito ay magaling.The craftsmanship of this is excellent.

Prerequisite

Complex Verb Affixation (Pag-, Pang-, Paki-)B1

Concepts that build on this

Nominalization StrategiesC1

More B2 concepts

Focus/Voice Switching in DiscoursePagpapalit ng Pokus sa Diskurso Passive and Stative ConstructionsMga Balangkas na Palakad at Panalagay Complex Conditionals and CounterfactualsMasalimuot na Pasubali at Kontra-katunayan Discourse Particles (Nga, Naman, Kasi, Pala, Daw)Mga Katagang Pambalangkas Advanced Conjunctions and ConnectorsMga Pangkat na Pangatnig

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