How to Say "A Lot" in Tagalog

marami

/maˈɾami/

The English phrase "a lot" is translated into Tagalog as marami.

Marami can function as both an adjective meaning many or much and as an adverb meaning a lot or greatly, depending on the structure of your sentence.

Meaning: very much (adv)

Which one should you use?

While marami is the standard term for a large quantity, its antonym is kaunti, which is used to express a small amount or a few items.

When using marami as an adjective immediately before a noun, you must attach the linker -ng to the word to form maraming (meaning "a lot of").

/maˈɾami/

To emphasize an extreme abundance, Filipinos often repeat the word as marami-rami, which softens the statement to mean 'quite a few' or 'a fair amount'.
The root dami is shared with other Austronesian languages, reflecting a prehistoric linguistic connection that spans from Taiwan to the Pacific islands.
In Tagalog, you can emphasize 'a lot' by repeating the root word, saying maraming-marami to mean 'very, very many'.

Maraming tao sa bus.
There were a lot of people on the bus.
This sentence shows how to use marami to describe a large number of people.
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Marami po kaming suki.
We have a lot of regular customers.
This sentence demonstrates using marami to indicate a large number of customers.
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Marami ang mga libro mo.
You have a lot of books.
This sentence shows the use of marami when referring to a large quantity of books.
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Sobrang marami akong trabaho ngayon.
I have a lot of work today.
Marami akong kaibigan sa paaralan.
I have a lot of friends in school.
Labis-labis ang pasasalamat ko sa tulong mo.
I am very thankful for your help (a lot).
Labis-labis ang ligaya ko ngayon.
I am extremely happy now (a lot).
Talaga namang maraming bagay na dapat tayong ipagpasalamat.
There are really a lot of things we should be thankful for.
Talaga namang maraming tao sa mall kanina.
There were really a lot of people at the mall earlier.
Damang-dama ko ang init ng panahon ngayon.
I can really feel the heat of the weather today.
Sobrang daming tao sa palengke ngayon.
There are so many people at the market today.
Sobrang dami ng regalo ko nung Pasko.
I received so many gifts during Christmas.
Lakas ng iyak niya.
He/she cries a lot.
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