Alin (en. Which)

/ɑˈlɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

pronoun

A pronoun used to refer to one or more items or persons from a larger group.

Which of these do you want?

Alin sa mga ito ang gusto mo?

Used when there are options or contexts of a question.

Which is better, this or that?

Alin ang mas mabuti, ito o iyon?

From the Latin word 'alius' meaning 'other' or 'any'.

which and which

referring to more than one item.

alin at alin

what

A question used in sentences to specify the type or characteristic of something.

anong

who

A pronoun that refers to the identity of a person.

sino

what

Which one do you want to buy?

Alin nga yung gusto mong bilhin?

which

Which of these roads leads to the plaza?

Alin sa mga kalsadang ito ang daan papuntang plaza?