Magkanyakanya (en. Each one for themselves)

/maɡkaˈɲakɪɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action expressed where each one does something for their own interest.

When the problem arose, they decided to each take care of themselves.

Nang dumating ang problema, nagpasya silang magkanyakanya at alagaan ang kanilang sarili.

It comes from the word 'kanya' meaning 'to him/her' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action or doing something together.

Let's each take care of ourselves

Each person should take care of their own interests.

Magkanya-kanya tayo

each one for themselves

A term referring to individuals acting for their own benefit.

kanya-kanya

self-sufficiency or avoiding involvement

Why don't you talk to her? It seems like you're both doing your own thing in the conversation.

Bakit di mo siya kausapin? Parang magkanyakanya kayo sa usapan.

not helping each other anymore

In this project, let's just all do our own thing, no one wants to help anyway.

Sa project na 'to, magkanyakanya na lang tayong lahat, ayaw na naman tulungan.

losing interaction

I'm getting bored, it feels like we're all doing our own thing at home.

Nabuboring na ako, parang magkanyakanya na tayo sa bahay.