Either in Tagalog

Either in Tagalog is “Alinman” or “Kahit alin” – used to indicate one or the other of two alternatives, or to express a choice between two options. This word is essential for making decisions and presenting alternatives in Filipino conversations.

Learning how to use “alinman” correctly helps you express choices, alternatives, and negations naturally in Tagalog, making your communication more precise and flexible.

[Words] = Either

[Definition]:

• Either /ˈiːðər/ or /ˈaɪðər/
• Determiner: One or the other of two people or things.
• Conjunction: Used before the first of two or more alternatives (connected by “or”).
• Adverb: Used in negative sentences to indicate that a statement is also true.
• Pronoun: One or the other of two things or people.

[Synonyms] = Alinman, Kahit alin, Man, O, Alin sa dalawa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: You can choose either the red shirt or the blue one for the party.
– Ex1_PH: Maaari mong piliin alinman ang pulang damit o ang asul para sa party.

• Ex2_EN: I don’t like either of these two restaurants, let’s find another place.
– Ex2_PH: Hindi ko gusto alinman sa dalawang restaurant na ito, maghanap tayo ng ibang lugar.

• Ex3_EN: Either way, we need to make a decision before tomorrow morning.
– Ex3_PH: Kahit alin na paraan, kailangan nating gumawa ng desisyon bago bukas ng umaga.

• Ex4_EN: She doesn’t want to go to the mall, and I don’t want to go either.
– Ex4_PH: Ayaw niyang pumunta sa mall, at ayaw ko rin namang pumunta.

• Ex5_EN: Either John or Maria will represent our team in the competition.
– Ex5_PH: Si John o si Maria ang magrerepresenta sa aming koponan sa kompetisyon.