Kanya (en. Hers)

/ˈkanya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
pronoun
Indicates possession or ownership by a person.
That is hers, not mine.
Iyan ay kanya, hindi sa akin.
Used as a pronoun referring to a female.
That decision is hers.
Kanya ang desisyon na iyon.
A pronoun directly referring to something owned by a female.
That bag is hers.
Ang bag na iyon ay kanya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Each has their own way of interacting.
Everyone has their own way of socializing.
Kanya-kanya silang pakikisama.

Related Words

kanya-kanya
An expression meaning each one has their own responsibility and ownership.
kanya-kanya

Slang Meanings

with him/her
Everyone's attention is always on him/her.
Laging sa kanya ang atensyon ng lahat.
each to their own
Everyone has their own way in life!
Kanya-kanyang diskarte tayo sa buhay!
his/her
That's his/her favorite song.
Iyan ang kanyang paboritong kanta.