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what change this "naka" before name . naka+name

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Author Photo by: salahsaadi
Nov 15 2020, 2:25pm CST ~ 3 years, 5 mos ago. 
what change this "naka" meaning before name . naka+name
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Author Photo TeacherRaven Badge: Native Tagalog SpeakerOfficial Tagalog.com Teacher Teacher
Nov 15 2020, 9:19pm CST ~ 3 years, 5 mos ago. 
@salahsaadi it means, it is engaged in your body (wearing something).
 
Naka-Adidas na sapatos ako.
(I am wearing Adidas shoes.)
 
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Author Photo SteveT
Nov 16 2020, 1:22pm CST ~ 3 years, 5 mos ago. 
Hi Ma’am Teacher Raven, is there an explanation please of the difference between the use of prefix ‘Naka’ and ‘Nakaka’ please? Many thanks ..Steve
 
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Author Photo malayangkasarian
Nov 17 2020, 4:51am CST ~ 3 years, 5 mos ago. 
@SteveT "Naka-" is used when [something] is equipped on your body or it is what you are using at the moment.
e.g.
"Naka-WiFi ka? Mobile data lang kasi gamit ko"
translates to "Oh you're using WiFi? Well I only use mobile data"
 
"Nakaka-" means something that makes you [that].
e.g.
"Nakakabaliw ka. Kanina ka pa ah."
translates to "You're making me crazy. You've been like this since ago."
 
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Author Photo SteveT
Nov 17 2020, 9:09am CST ~ 3 years, 5 mos ago. 
@malayangkasarian Thanks very much Pare, excellent and clear explanation...thank you...Steve
 
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