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Locative & Benefactive Focus

-an and i-

Locative focus uses -an

The place/source/recipient is in focus.

📊 More focuses
Focus Affix ang marks...
locative -an place / source / recipient
benefactive i- the beneficiary
instrumental ipang- the tool
💬 Examples
Binilhan ko ng gulay ang tindera.
I bought vegetables from the vendor.
📝 -an: the vendor (source) is in focus
Sulatan mo ako.
Write to me.
📝 -an: 'me' is the recipient in focus
Benefactive focus uses i-

The beneficiary is in focus.

💬 Examples
Ibinili ko ng laruan ang bata.
I bought the child a toy.
📝 i-: the child (beneficiary) is in focus
Iluto mo ako ng pagkain.
Cook me some food.
📝 i- benefactive (for me)
Choosing the focus highlights a different role

Same root, different affix.

💬 Examples
Isulat mo ang pangalan.
Write the name.
📝 i-: the name written is in focus
Sinulatan niya ako.
He/She wrote to me.
📝 -an: 'me' is the goal in focus