Her in Tagalog

“Her” in Tagalog is “Siya” (for subject pronouns referring to a female person) or “Niya/Kaniya” (for possessive and object forms). Understanding the different forms of “her” in Tagalog is essential for proper communication, as the language uses distinct pronouns depending on grammatical function. Let’s explore the complete usage below.

[Words] = Her

[Definition]:

• Her /hɜːr/
• Pronoun 1: Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned.
• Pronoun 2: Belonging to or associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned.
• Determiner: Belonging to or associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned (possessive form).

[Synonyms] = Siya, Niya, Kaniya, Kanya, Sa kanya

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I saw her at the market yesterday buying fresh vegetables.
• Ex1_PH: Nakita ko siya sa palengke kahapon na bumibili ng sariwang gulay.
• Ex2_EN: This is her book, please return it to her tomorrow.
• Ex2_PH: Ito ang kanyang libro, pakibalik sa kanya bukas.
• Ex3_EN: He gave her a beautiful bouquet of flowers on her birthday.
• Ex3_PH: Binigyan niya siya ng magandang bulaklak sa kanyang kaarawan.
• Ex4_EN: Her performance in the play was outstanding and memorable.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang pagganap sa dula ay kahanga-hanga at di malilimutan.
• Ex5_EN: Tell her that I will meet her at the restaurant at seven.
• Ex5_PH: Sabihin mo sa kanya na makikipagkita ako sa kanya sa restawran ng ikasampu.