Which in Tagalog

Which in Tagalog is translated as “Alin” or “Aling” – an interrogative word used to ask about choices or to introduce relative clauses. This versatile term helps you make selections, ask questions, and connect ideas in everyday Filipino conversations.

Understanding the different uses of “which” in Tagalog will improve your ability to ask questions, make choices, and construct complex sentences naturally. Let’s explore the comprehensive breakdown below.

[Words] = Which

[Definition]:
– Which /wɪtʃ/ or /hwɪtʃ/
– Pronoun/Determiner 1: Used to ask about a choice between two or more alternatives.
– Pronoun 2: Used to introduce a clause giving additional information about something previously mentioned (relative pronoun).
– Determiner 1: Used before a noun to ask about or refer to a particular thing or things.

[Synonyms] = Alin, Aling, Na, Kung saan, Ano, Sino (context-dependent)

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Which dress do you like better, the red one or the blue one?
– Ex1_PH: Aling damit ang mas gusto mo, ang pula o ang asul?

– Ex2_EN: I don’t know which road to take to get to the market.
– Ex2_PH: Hindi ko alam aling daan ang tatahakin para makarating sa palengke.

– Ex3_EN: The house which we visited yesterday was beautiful.
– Ex3_PH: Ang bahay na binisita natin kahapon ay maganda.

– Ex4_EN: Which of these books have you already read?
– Ex4_PH: Alin sa mga librong ito ang nabasa mo na?

– Ex5_EN: She showed me the photos which she took during her trip.
– Ex5_PH: Ipinakita niya sa akin ang mga larawan na kinuha niya sa kanyang biyahe.