Dini (en. Here)

di-ni

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A part of speech that indicates a place or location.
I placed my bag here.
Dito ko inilagay ang aking bag.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'di' and 'ni', referring to something close to the speaker.

Common Phrases and Expressions

We're going to meet here.
This is an invitation or confirmation that we will meet at this place.
Dito tayo magkikita.

Related Words

there
This is an adverb that refers to a place far from the speaker.
doon

Slang Meanings

Here
Stay here for now, we'll leave later.
Dini ka muna, mamaya na tayo umalis.
Come here
Just come here, it's fun here!
Dini ka na lang, masaya dito!
From here
She said she's from here, so she knows everyone here.
Sabi niya, dini daw siya, kaya kilala niya lahat dito.