Akin (en. Kaugnay)
/əˈkɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related or akin to something.
His ideas are akin to my beliefs.
Ang kanyang mga ideya ay akin sa aking paniniwala.
Describing the quality of having a connection.
The works of these authors are akin to their experiences.
Ang mga akda ng mga manunulat na ito ay akin sa kanilang karanasan.
Etymology
from the English word 'akin', meaning 'related' or 'kin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the right is mine
Means having a right to something.
akin ang karapatan
Related Words
relative
A person connected to you by blood or marriage.
kamag-anak
Slang Meanings
Brother or Sister.
That's mine, Brother. Don't give it to others.
Akin na 'yan, Kuya. Huwag mo nang ibigay sa iba.
Mine.
This is mine, no one can borrow it!
Sakin na 'to, walang pwedeng humiram!
Just for me.
This is just for me, you're the first one to call.
Sakin lang muna 'to, ikaw ang unang tumawag.
It's mine, please don't pass it on.
Everything is mine, I can't give it away anymore.
Sakin na ang lahat, 'di ko na kayang ibigay pa.