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What is of the in Tagalog?

"Of the" in Tagalog can be translated in several ways depending on the context:

1. "Ng" - This is the most common translation and is used for general possession or belonging.

* Example: "The book of the teacher" - "Ang libro ng guro"

2. "Sa" - This is used to indicate location or origin.

* Example: "The story of the Philippines" - "Ang kwento sa Pilipinas"

3. "Kay" - This is used for personal possession.

* Example: "The car of the student" - "Ang kotse kay estudyante"

4. "Para sa" - This is used to indicate something is intended for someone or something.

* Example: "The gift of the child" - "Ang regalo para sa bata"

5. "Tungkol sa" - This is used to indicate something is about or related to something.

* Example: "The report of the meeting" - "Ang ulat tungkol sa pulong"

To determine the best translation for "of the," you need to consider the context of the sentence and the relationship between the two elements.

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