Nito (en. This)

[ni-to]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A pronoun referring to an object or person close to the speaker.

The book is on the table, or 'this.'

Nasa lamesa ang libro na ito, o ‘nito.’

Used to differentiate compared to other objects that are farther away.

I want to choose this dress, or 'this' because it is prettier.

Nais kong piliin ang damit na ito, o ‘nito’ dahil mas maganda.

Derived from the word 'nito' which refers to something nearby or present.

Just recently

Recently or in the past.

Nito lamang

that

Refers to an object or person that is farther from the speaker.

iyon

he/she/it

Another pronoun referring to another person or object.

siyang

just here

We need help, that's why we're just here.

Kailangan natin ng tulong, kaya't nandito lang kami.

where is this?

Is this the place you're talking about?

Nito ba yung lugar na sinasabi mo?

this

This is what I want to show you!

Nito ang gusto kong ipakita sa'yo!