Gemini U: Complete Study Guide & Cheat Sheet
The complete master reference covering all completed Gemini U modules: phonetic pronunciation, social etiquette, item counts vs. prices, distance pointers, descriptor-first sentence structure, negation mechanics, and core markers (67 total vocabulary terms).
✨ Module 1: The Essentials
Pronunciation Basics
Tagalog vowels are purely phonetic and consistent:
Politeness & Social Etiquette
Greetings & Introductions
Counting & Practical Numbers
Tagalog 1–10 (Item Counts):
Pointing & Practical Questions
Distance Pointers:
Core Question Patterns:
Ano po iyan? = What is that?
(Essential for markets, stores, and transport)
📐 Module 2: Sentence Structure
Core Sentence Structure (Descriptor First)
Tagalog does not use a "to be" verb (am / is / are). You place the descriptor first, followed by the pronoun:
[Descriptor / Adjective] + [Pronoun]. English says "I am tired", but Tagalog says "Tired I" (Pagod ako).
Pronoun Clumping with Negation (Hindi)
When negating with hindi, the pronoun jumps immediately behind hindi:
The "We" Distinction: Tayo vs. Kami
Unlike English which only has one word for "we", Tagalog distinguishes whether the listener is included or excluded:
You, me, and everyone together.
Use when speaking to someone and including them in the group (e.g. "Kumain na tayo" = Let us all eat).
Me and my group, but NOT the listener.
Use when talking about your group to an outside listener (e.g. "Aalis na kami" = We are leaving, but you stay).
The Core Markers
Tagalog uses specialized grammatical markers to orient sentences:
Spotlight Marker ("The")
Acts as a spotlight on the specific subject or focus of the sentence (e.g., Ang kape = The coffee).
Location / Direction ("In / At / To")
Preposition pointing to a place or direction (e.g., Nasa bahay = At the house; Pumunta sa tindahan = Go to the store).
Possession & Objects ("Of / 's")
Pronounced nang. Marks possession (e.g., Kotse ng tatay = Dad's car) or non-focus direct objects.
Complete Gemini U Vocabulary Bank (67 Words)
The cumulative vocabulary reference covering all 67 terms, politeness particles, pronouns, descriptors, nouns, pointers, and core markers from Modules 1 and 2. Use the search box or filter pills below.
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