Whom in Tagalog

“Whom” in Tagalog is “Sino” or “Kanino” – a formal pronoun used to ask about or refer to the object of an action, particularly in questions about people. While “sino” is the general equivalent, “kanino” is used when asking “to whom” or “for whom.” Let’s explore the nuances of this word through comprehensive definitions, synonyms, and practical examples.

[Words] = Whom

[Definition]:

• Whom /huːm/
• Pronoun: Used as the object form of “who” in formal or written English
• Pronoun: Used to ask about which person or people when they are the object of a verb or preposition
• Pronoun: Used to introduce a clause giving further information about a person previously mentioned as the object

[Synonyms] = Sino, Kanino, Sino ang, Para kanino, Sa sino, Kay sino

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: To whom should I address this letter?
• Ex1_PH: Kanino ko dapat ipadala ang liham na ito?
• Ex2_EN: Whom did you meet at the conference yesterday?
• Ex2_PH: Sino ang nakilala mo sa kumperensya kahapon?
• Ex3_EN: For whom are you buying this gift?
• Ex3_PH: Para kanino mo binibili ang regalong ito?
• Ex4_EN: With whom are you going to the party?
• Ex4_PH: Kasama sino ka pupunta sa party?
• Ex5_EN: Whom do you trust the most in your team?
• Ex5_PH: Sino ang pinagkakatiwalaan mo nang husto sa iyong team?