His in Tagalog

“His” in Tagalog translates to “Niya” or “Kanyang”, which are possessive pronouns indicating ownership by a male person. The choice between “niya” and “kanyang” depends on the sentence structure and formality. Explore the detailed usage, synonyms, and practical examples below to understand this essential possessive pronoun!

[Words] = His

[Definition]:

• His /hɪz/
• Pronoun 1: Belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned.
• Pronoun 2: Used to refer to a thing personified as male or a male animal.
• Determiner: Used to indicate possession by a male.

[Synonyms] = Niya, Kanyang, Niya (possessive), Sa kanya, Pag-aari niya

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: This is his book, not mine.
• Ex1_PH: Ito ay kanyang libro, hindi akin.
• Ex2_EN: The dog wagged his tail when he saw his owner.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aso ay umiling ng kanyang buntot nang makita niya ang may-ari.
• Ex3_EN: He forgot his wallet at home.
• Ex3_PH: Nakalimutan niya ang kanyang pitaka sa bahay.
• Ex4_EN: His car is parked in front of the building.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang kotse ay nakaparada sa harap ng gusali.
• Ex5_EN: She admires his dedication to his work.
• Ex5_PH: Hinahangaan niya ang kanyang dedikasyon sa kanyang trabaho.