mao nga

Cebuano

Alternative forms

• maong — short form

Etymology

From mao (“is the one”) and nga (“that is”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈʔo ŋa/ [mɐˈʔo ŋɐ]
• Hyphenation: ma‧o‧nga

Particle

maó nga (Badlit spelling ᜋᜂ ᜅ)

1. (formal, modifying a noun) the aforementioned, said

   Ang maong (mao nga) tawo ― The aforementioned person

   Wala koy alamag sa maong aktibidad. ― I am uninformed of the said activity.

2. therefore, consequently, that is why

   Sige ko og praktis, maong maayo ko. ― I always practice, that's why I do well.