Suyo (en. His/hers/theirs)

/ˈsu jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates ownership or possession.

That is my book and this one is yours.

Iyan ang aking libro at ito naman ay suyo.

Used to refer to something owned by someone else.

That bag is yours, not mine.

Ang bag na iyon ay suyo, hindi akin.

Originated from the Spanish word 'suyo', meaning 'his', 'hers', or 'theirs'.

this is yours

this belongs to you

ito ay iyo

don't touch that, it's yours

don't interfere with someone else's property

huwag mo nang galawin, iyo yan

mine

Indicates ownership by the speaker.

akin

theirs

Indicates ownership by another person or group.

kanila

to flirt or make someone giddy

I hope he sweet-talks me so we can be together.

Sana mag-suyo siya sa akin para maging kami.

to be affectionate or cuddly

Jake is so sweet, he always has a surprise to snuggle with me.

Ang sweet ni Jake, lagi siyang may susuwing surprise sa akin.

courtship or wooing

He has a certain charm in his movements, so cute!

May pagsuyo siya sa mga galaw niya, ke cute lang!

to keep coming back with sweet gestures

Never mind if I scream, as long as sweet things keep coming.

Bahala na kung sumisigaw ako, basta laging may pagsuyo na darating.