Them in Tagalog

“Them” in Tagalog is “sila” or “kanila” – pronouns used to refer to a group of people or things as the object of a verb or preposition. Mastering these pronouns is essential for constructing proper sentences and expressing actions directed toward multiple people or things.

[Words] = Them

[Definition]:

• Them /ðem/
• Pronoun: Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
• Objective case of “they”

[Synonyms] = Sila, Kanila, Sa kanila, Nila

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: I saw them at the market yesterday afternoon.
Ex1_PH: Nakita ko sila sa palengke kahapon ng hapon.

Ex2_EN: Please give them the message when they arrive.
Ex2_PH: Pakibigay sa kanila ang mensahe kapag dumating na sila.

Ex3_EN: The teacher asked them to complete the assignment by Friday.
Ex3_PH: Hiningi ng guro sa kanila na tapusin ang takdang-aralin bago ang Biyernes.

Ex4_EN: We invited them to our birthday party next week.
Ex4_PH: Inimbitahan namin sila sa aming birthday party sa susunod na linggo.

Ex5_EN: The coach trained them hard for the championship game.
Ex5_PH: Sinanay sila ng coach nang husto para sa laban sa kampeonato.