A1 Expression 中性

Tama na

That's enough

意思

Used to stop an action or quantity.

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文化背景

Filipino hosts are known for 'pilit' (insisting). They will often offer food three or four times. Saying 'Tama na po' once might not be enough; you may need to say it firmly but with a smile several times. In Filipino culture, 'Tama na' is a way to save 'face.' By saying 'Enough,' you allow the other person to stop their behavior without a formal apology, which can be awkward in high-context cultures. Historically, 'Tama na' was the final warning before physical discipline (palo). Today, it remains the most common verbal boundary used by parents to maintain order. The phrase 'Tama Na, Sobra Na, Palitan Na!' was a famous slogan during the 1986 People Power Revolution. It shows how a simple A1 phrase can carry immense political weight.

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The Hand Gesture

Always pair 'Tama na' with a flat palm facing the other person or your plate. It makes the refusal much clearer and more polite.

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Tone Matters

A rising intonation makes it a question ('Is it enough?'), while a falling intonation makes it a command ('Stop it!').

意思

Used to stop an action or quantity.

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The Hand Gesture

Always pair 'Tama na' with a flat palm facing the other person or your plate. It makes the refusal much clearer and more polite.

⚠️

Tone Matters

A rising intonation makes it a question ('Is it enough?'), while a falling intonation makes it a command ('Stop it!').

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The 'Po' Rule

If you are under 40 and the other person is over 40, never forget the 'po.' It turns a command into a respectful request.

自我测试

Fill in the blank to tell the waiter you have enough rice.

_____ na po ang kanin, salamat.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama

'Tama na po' is the standard polite way to say 'That's enough.'

Which sentence is the most polite way to stop a friend from teasing you?

Select the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama na 'yan, please.

Adding 'please' or using a softer 'Tama na 'yan' is better for friends than a blunt 'Tama na!'

Complete the dialogue between a mother and a noisy child.

Nanay: Ang ingay mo! _____ na ang sigaw. Anak: Opo, Nanay.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama

'Tama na ang [Noun]' is the pattern for stopping a specific action.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are full after eating 3 plates of adobo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama na po.

You are signaling sufficiency.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to say 'Tama na'

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Food

  • Rice
  • Coffee
  • Dessert
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Behavior

  • Teasing
  • Noise
  • Fighting
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Emotions

  • Crying
  • Worrying
  • Complaining

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank to tell the waiter you have enough rice. Fill Blank A1

_____ na po ang kanin, salamat.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama

'Tama na po' is the standard polite way to say 'That's enough.'

Which sentence is the most polite way to stop a friend from teasing you? Choose A2

Select the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama na 'yan, please.

Adding 'please' or using a softer 'Tama na 'yan' is better for friends than a blunt 'Tama na!'

Complete the dialogue between a mother and a noisy child. dialogue_completion A1

Nanay: Ang ingay mo! _____ na ang sigaw. Anak: Opo, Nanay.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama

'Tama na ang [Noun]' is the pattern for stopping a specific action.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are full after eating 3 plates of adobo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tama na po.

You are signaling sufficiency.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but it is very rude. 'Tama na ang daldal' is a more common way to tell someone they are talking too much.

Mostly, but 'Stop' in a car is 'Para' or 'Hinto.' 'Tama na' is for actions and quantities.

You can say 'Tama na muna ito.' The word 'muna' means 'for now.'

Only if you are finishing a task they assigned, and always add 'po.' Otherwise, it's too direct.

'Tama na' means it's enough; 'Ayoko na' means 'I don't want it anymore' (often implies frustration).

Yes, 'Tama na ang oras' can mean 'Time is up.'

Yes, 'Tama na 'yan' or just a sharp 'Tama!'

No, that is 'Tama ka.'

Yes, 'Tama na ang sukli' means 'The change is enough.'

Very often! It's a popular title for songs about breakups or social change.

相关表达

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Sapat na

similar

It is sufficient

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Tigil na

synonym

Stop now

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Huwag na

contrast

Don't bother / No more

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Sakto lang

specialized form

Just right

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Ayoko na

builds on

I don't want anymore

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