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    Iyan (en. That)

    ee-yan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    pronoun
    A pronoun used to refer to something that is near the speaker.
    That is the book I am looking for.
    Iyan ang libro na hinahanap ko.
    Also used to refer to an unspecified person or thing.
    That is what people are saying.
    Iyan ang sinasabi ng mga tao.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'iyan' used to refer to something close to the speaker.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that is the reason
    Refers to the reason or cause triggering a situation.
    iyan ang dahilan
    that is what it means
    Phrase used to explain the meaning of something.
    iyan ang ibig sabihin

    Related Words

    that too
    Expression used to convey additional or extra information.
    iyan din
    this
    This term refers to something that is closer to the speaker compared to 'iyan'.
    ito

    Slang Meanings

    this
    That's what I want!
    Iyan ang gusto ko!
    over there
    There is news over there!
    Iyan ay may naming balita!
    like that
    That's the style I like, it should be like that!
    Iyan ang style na gusto ko, ganyan dapat!