Kanyang (en. His)

/ˈka.njaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun
Pronoun indicating possession.
He left his book on the table.
Kanyang iniwan ang kanyang libro sa mesa.
Used to refer to a person accompanying a noun.
His friend often studies with him.
Kanyang kaibigan ay madalas mag-aaral kasama niya.

Etymology

from the word 'kaniya' with the added pronoun '-ng' that adjectivizes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he/she liked
Desired or liked thing.
kanyang nagustuhan

Related Words

he/she
This is the pronoun used to refer to the person or thing being discussed.
kaniya

Slang Meanings

individual vibe or preference
Everyone at the party was having fun; they all had their own individual vibes.
Ang saya ng bawat tao sa party, kanya-kanyang trip lang silang lahat.
to each their own
In the discussion, let’s just have our own opinions.
Sa usapan, kanya-kanya na lang tayo ng opinyon.
everyone's got their own life
In the end, we all have our own lives after college.
Sa bandang huli, kanya-kanyang buhay na tayo pagkatapos ng kolehiyo.