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    Kaniya (en. His/her)

    /kaˈni.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A pronoun for the third person used to indicate possession.
    He showed his/her dress to his/her friend.
    Ipinakita niya ang kaniya na damit sa kanyang kaibigan.
    Refers to the thing owned by someone.
    The house is his/hers.
    Ang bahay ay kaniya.

    Etymology

    from the word 'ka' meaning 'yours' and 'aniya' meaning 'his/her'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    All rights belong to him/her.
    Everything owned belongs to him/her.
    Sa kaniya ang lahat ng karapatan.
    Give it to him/her.
    Give that item to him/her.
    Ibigay mo sa kaniya.

    Related Words

    his/her
    A form of 'kaniya' used in sentences as an adjective.
    kaniyang
    their
    A form that refers to the possession of plural subjects.
    kanilang

    Slang Meanings

    to him/her (of or for him/her)
    He said, 'He's good, but I'd really rather study for him/her.'
    Sabi niya, 'Magaling siya, pero mas gusto ko talagang mag-aral para sa kaniya.'
    to (to him/her) - more casual
    I gave him/her a gift, that's for him/her anyway!
    Binigyan ko siya ng regalo, kaniya kasi yun eh!