Niya (en. His/hers)
ni-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
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!