Panghalip (en. Pronoun)

paŋ-ha-lip

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A part of speech used as a substitute for the name of a person, thing, or event.

'He' is a pronoun used to refer to a person.

Ang 'siya' ay isang panghalip na ginagamit upang tukuyin ang isang tao.

Pronouns indicate the identity or relation of the subject in a statement.

In the sentence, 'I' indicates the identity of the speaker.

Sa pangungusap, ang 'ako' ay nagsasaad ng pagkakakilanlan ng nagsasalita.

There are different types of pronouns depending on their use and context.

Examples of types of pronouns include personal, interrogative, and demonstrative.

Ang mga halimbawa ng mga uri ng panghalip ay personal, pananong, at pamatlig.

from the root word 'halip' meaning 'replacement'

personal pronoun

pronouns that refer to a person or people.

panghalip na panao

interrogative pronoun

pronouns used for asking questions.

panghalip na pananong

second person

refers to the person being spoken to or listening.

pangalawang tao

first person

refers to the person speaking.

unahang tao

pronoun or self-reference

The 'I' is a pronoun used for oneself.

Ang 'ako' ay isang panghalip na ginagamit para sa sarili.

savage pronoun

Wow, the pronoun 'you' feels savage when angry.

Grabe, ang panghalip na 'kayo' parang pangbira pag nagalit.

aggressive pronoun

Wow, such pronouns shouldn't be used outside!

Hala, bawal ang ganong panghalip sa labas!