Our in Tagalog

“Our” in Tagalog is “Atin” or “Natin” – two possessive pronouns that indicate ownership or belonging to a group including the speaker. While both mean “our,” they differ subtly in usage depending on whether the listener is included in the group. Let’s explore the nuances and usage of these terms below.

[Words] = Our

[Definition]:

• Our /ˈaʊər/
• Pronoun: Belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people previously mentioned or easily identified.
• Possessive form of “we” used before a noun to show ownership or relationship.

[Synonyms] = Atin, Natin, Aming, Namin, Sa atin, Sa amin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: This is our house and we have lived here for ten years.
• Ex1_PH: Ito ang ating bahay at nakatira na kami dito ng sampung taon.
• Ex2_EN: Our family always gathers together during Christmas celebrations.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aming pamilya ay laging nagtitipon tuwing pagdiriwang ng Pasko.
• Ex3_EN: We need to protect our environment for future generations.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan nating protektahan ang ating kapaligiran para sa mga susunod na henerasyon.
• Ex4_EN: Our teacher gave us homework to complete over the weekend.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aming guro ay nagbigay sa amin ng takdang-aralin na gagawin sa katapusan ng linggo.
• Ex5_EN: Our friends are coming to visit us tomorrow morning.
• Ex5_PH: Ang ating mga kaibigan ay darating para bumisita bukas ng umaga.