Kanya-kanya (en. Each one)

kan-ya-kan-ya

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Meaning each one of them, often used to denote the diversity of people or things.

Each one of them brought food to the gathering.

Kanya-kanya silang nagdala ng pagkain sa handaan.

Refers to having one's own responsibility or aspect.

In their respective projects, personal initiative is required.

Sa kanya-kanya nilang proyekto, kinakailangan ng sariling inisyatiba.

From the word 'kanya' meaning 'his/her' or 'to him/her.'

each has their own approach

Different ways of approaching or solving by people.

kanya-kanya silang diskarte

his/her

Meaning 'to him/her' or 'their'.

kanya

Each one in their own world or situation.

In this team, everyone has their own vibe with ideas.

Sa team na 'to, kanya-kanya ang trip nila sa ideya.

Taking it slow or not caring about others.

It seems like we're each living our own lives, we don't talk anymore.

Mukhang kanya-kanya na lang tayo sa buhay, hindi na tayo nag-uusap.

Having individual plans without syncing.

We're all living our own lives now, they don't want to do group projects anymore.

Nasa kanya-kanya na tayo ng buhay, ayaw na nilang mag-group project.