Iyon (en. That)

i-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
pronoun
Used to refer to or indicate an object, person, or event that is far away.
That is the house we talked about.
Iyon ang bahay na pinag-usapan natin.
Can also be used as a pronoun that refers to items that have been mentioned.
The clouds in the sky, those are causing the rain.
Ang mga ulap sa langit, iyon ang nagdudulot ng ulan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that is the reason
That is the cause or reason for an event or situation.
iyon ang dahilan

Related Words

iyan
Another pronoun that refers to items that are near the speaker.
iyan
ito
Pronoun that refers to items that are close to the speaker.
ito

Slang Meanings

that's it
That's it! She already left the house.
Iyon na! Umalis na siya sa bahay.
that
That's what I like, the apple!
Iyon ang gusto ko, ang mansanas!
like that
That is like that, right?
Iyon ang ganyan, di ba?