It's a word or phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It provides information about:
* How: (e.g., quickly, slowly, carefully)
* When: (e.g., today, yesterday, tomorrow)
* Where: (e.g., here, there, everywhere)
* To what extent: (e.g., very, slightly, completely)
* In what manner: (e.g., happily, sadly, angrily)
Examples:
* Mabilis siyang tumakbo. (He ran quickly.) - *Mabilis* is the pang abay modifying the verb *tumakbo*.
* Sobrang init ng panahon. (The weather is very hot.) - *Sobrang* is the pang abay modifying the adjective *init*.
* Madalas siyang naglalaro ng basketball. (He plays basketball often.) - *Madalas* is the pang abay modifying the verb *naglalaro*.
Types of Pang Abay:
* Pang Alay sa Panahon (Adverb of Time): Indicates when an action happened. (e.g., ngayon, kahapon, bukas)
* Pang Alay sa Lugar (Adverb of Place): Indicates where an action happened. (e.g., dito, doon, sa labas)
* Pang Alay sa Paraan (Adverb of Manner): Indicates how an action is performed. (e.g., mabilis, dahan-dahan, malakas)
* Pang Alay sa Tindi (Adverb of Degree): Indicates the intensity or extent of an action. (e.g., sobra, kaunti, lubos)
* Pang Alay sa Pag-aalinlangan (Adverb of Doubt): Expresses uncertainty. (e.g., siguro, marahil, baka)
Understanding pang abay is crucial for mastering Tagalog grammar and expressing nuances in your language.