Kanina (en. Earlier)

/kaˈni.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

A word describing time referring to a past period.

Earlier, I studied for the exam.

Kanina, nag-aral ako para sa exam.

Indicates a time or moment that is part of the past.

I just received a call earlier.

Kanina lang ay nakatanggap ako ng tawag.

Can refer to something that happened in the past that is not long ago.

Earlier, leaves were scattered on the road.

Kanina, nagkalat ang mga dahon sa daan.

Refers to a time or moment in the past.

just earlier

Recently or a few minutes or hours ago.

kanina lamang

now

Refers to the present or at this time.

ngayon

later

Refers to the future, at the time to come.

mamaya

Hold on, it's been a while!

I've been waiting for your answer, hold on, it's been a while!

Nag-aantay ako ng sagot mo, teka lang, kanina pa!

____ was here earlier.

Mark was here earlier, I just didn't see you.

Nandiyan na si Mark kanina, hindi lang kita nakita.

Seems like forever ago.

Seems like forever ago, I don't want to wait.

Parang ang tagal na kanina, ayokong maghintay.