Understanding Filipino Sentence Structure

A collection of vocabulary terms related to Filipino sentence structure and dialogue.

Simuno

The subject of a sentence, which can be a noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb.

Panaguri

The predicate of a sentence, providing information about the subject; can also be a noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb.

Payak na simuno

A simple subject consisting of just the noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb being discussed.

Buong simuno

A complete subject that includes the simple subject along with additional words or modifiers.

Payak na panaguri

A simple predicate consisting of just the noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb that describes the subject.

Buong panaguri

A complete predicate that consists of the simple predicate alongside additional words or modifiers.

Diyalogo

A form of communication involving two or more characters conversing about a topic or issue.

Makabuluhang pangungusap

A meaningful sentence constructed with both a simple/full subject and a simple/full predicate.

Pangalan

A noun that functions as the subject in a sentence.

Payak

Simple; refers to subjects or predicates without additional modifiers.