Ours in Tagalog

“Ours” in Tagalog translates to “Atin” or “Sa atin”, expressing collective ownership or possession. This fundamental pronoun reflects the Filipino value of shared belonging and community. Let’s explore its nuances and usage patterns below.

[Words] = Ours

[Definition]:

• Ours /aʊərz/
• Pronoun: Used to refer to something belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people previously mentioned or easily identified.
• Possessive form of “we” indicating ownership by a group that includes the speaker.

[Synonyms] = Atin, Sa atin, Aming, Para sa atin, Ukol sa atin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: This house is ours, we bought it together last year.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bahay na ito ay atin, binili natin ito nang sama-sama noong nakaraang taon.
• Ex2_EN: The victory is ours to celebrate tonight.
• Ex2_PH: Ang tagumpay ay sa atin na ipagdiwang ngayong gabi.
• Ex3_EN: Their car is bigger, but ours is more fuel-efficient.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanilang sasakyan ay mas malaki, ngunit ang atin ay mas matipid sa gasolina.
• Ex4_EN: These books are ours, please don’t take them.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga aklat na ito ay amin, huwag mo silang kunin.
• Ex5_EN: The decision should be ours to make as a family.
• Ex5_PH: Ang desisyon ay dapat atin na gawin bilang isang pamilya.