Ni (en. Of)

nee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

preposition

A preposition used to show possession or relation.

Maria's book is on the table.

Ang libro ni Maria ay nasa mesa.

Derived from the old Tagalog 'nin' meaning ownership or possession.

of Juan

ownership or relation to Juan

ni Juan

hers/his

A pronoun referring to ownership by a person.

kanya

of course

She even forced me to go with her to the gig.

Ni pinilit niya pa akong sumama sa kanya sa gig.

here it is

Here it is, my long-awaited package has arrived.

Ni nandito na yung pinakahihintay kong package.

really

Wow, you're really good at basketball!

Ni ang galing mo naman sa basketball!