Kanyat (en. That)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
pronoun
A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a specific person or thing in a particular context.
Do you want to include Maria in our conversation? That one.
Gusto mong isama si Maria sa ating usapan? Iyan kanyat.
Indicates distance from the speaker; can refer to something not close to the speaker.
That is what the teacher said about the assignment.
Kanyat ang sinasabi ng guro tungkol sa takdang-aralin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
That time
That moment or the previous time.
Kanyat na oras
Related Words
iyan
A pronoun also used to refer to people or things but closer to the speaker.
iyan
iyon
A pronoun that refers to people or things that are farther from the speaker.
iyon
Slang Meanings
a guy with shortcomings
Mark seems to be a kanyat, he always gets left behind in class.
Parang kanyat si Mark, lagi na lang siyang naiwan sa klase.
uncool or loser
He's really the kanyat of the group, doesn't know much.
Siya talaga ang kanyat sa grupo, walang masyadong alam.
ordinary person
He's not a celebrity, he's just a kanyat in the office.
Di siya artista, kanyat lang siya sa opisina.