Niya (en. His/hers)

ni-ya

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun
A personal pronoun used to refer to a person not involved in the conversation.
He is my colleague and he will return later.
Siya ay aking kasamahan at siya ay makakabalik na mamaya.
A pronoun that indicates possession or relation.
He showed his photos from the vacation.
Ipinakita niya ang kanyang mga litrato mula sa bakasyon.

Etymology

The word 'niya' comes from 'ni', used as a possessive pronoun, and 'ya', a form of personal pronoun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he/she knows
this indicates that he/she has knowledge about something.
alam niya

Related Words

he/she
A pronoun used to refer to a person.
siya

Slang Meanings

he/she
That's him/her, right?
Siya nga yun, 'di ba?
that
That's what he/she is saying.
Iyon ang sinasabi niya.
his/hers
That's his/her fence!
Kanya yung rehas!