monopa, monora
How (referring to how something is done); how (long,
large, etc.).
papaano; gaano
Monopay boat mo tang sambalilong na?
How did you make this hat?
Monopa nata-wanan mo ang tanandia tang nagtakaw?
How did you find out that he is the one who stole it?
Monopag kabael tang motor ang agpaboat na?
How big is the fishing boat that he is having made?
Monopa boay?
How long has it been? (This construction asks how long
in terms of a relatively short period of time, as in hours.
Monopag kaboay asks how long but refers to a
longer period of time, as in weeks, months and even years.)
Monoa rag kaboay tarin ong Pilipinas?
How long have you been here in the Philippines?
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monopa, onopa
Particle used like a disclaimer, meaning, It's because...; The
reason is you see...
Indio mapaning atan, monopa, yadi taralpoano.
I won't be able to come there, you
see, I have a lot of laundry to
do.
Indi ra mana-sad tang tamsi ong adalem, monopa,
malakan tang pamato na.
The rope won't reach to the bottom, it's
because the
anchor is too light in weight.
Yading pagpariaw ong ana mo, monopa, postora
kaman.
Lots of boys are attracted to your daughter, it's
because
she really is beautiful.