There in Tagalog

“There” in Tagalog is “Doon” or “Diyan” – essential words for indicating location and direction in Filipino conversations. Explore the different ways Filipinos use these terms to point out places and situations below.

[Words] = There

[Definition]:

• There /ðer/
• Adverb 1: In, at, or to that place or position.
• Adverb 2: Used to indicate the fact or existence of something.
• Pronoun: Used to introduce a sentence or clause.

[Synonyms] = Doon, Diyan, Naroon, Nandoon, Naroroon, Roon

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The book is over there on the table.
• Ex1_PH: Ang libro ay nasa doon sa ibabaw ng mesa.
• Ex2_EN: There are many people waiting outside the store.
• Ex2_PH: Mayroong maraming tao na naghihintay sa labas ng tindahan.
• Ex3_EN: I lived there for five years before moving to Manila.
• Ex3_PH: Nakatira ako doon sa loob ng limang taon bago lumipat sa Maynila.
• Ex4_EN: There is no better time to start than now.
• Ex4_PH: Walang mas magandang panahon para magsimula kundi ngayon.
• Ex5_EN: Stay right there and don’t move until I come back.
• Ex5_PH: Manatili ka diyan at huwag gumalaw hanggang sa bumalik ako.