Tagalog Pronouns

Kong

The Tagalog term "kong" is a contraction of the possessive "ko" with the enclitic "ng," used to indicate possession or description in a sentence.

Yan

"Yan" is a Tagalog demonstrative pronoun serving as an informal variation of "iyan" meaning "that," referring to objects, situations, or concepts closer to the listener but not immediately with the speaker.

Wala

"Wala" is a Tagalog adjective and noun meaning "none," "nothing," or "absence," describing lack, emptiness, or non-existence within contexts or situations.

Kayong

The Tagalog term "kayong" combines the collective/formal form of "you"—"kayo"—with "ng" or "mga," often emphasizing exclusivity or distinction for the addressed group.

Kayo

"Kayo" is the Tagalog pronoun for "you" in the plural form or a polite singular form when addressing someone with respect, equivalent to addressing someone as "you folks" or the formal "you" in English.

Nyan

"Nyan" is a colloquial contraction of the Tagalog word "niyan," meaning "that," used informally to refer to something mentioned earlier or previously understood.

Akong

The Tagalog word "akong" is a contraction of "ako," meaning "I," and the linker "-ng.

Inyo

Inyo in Tagalog is a pronoun that translates to "yours" in English, denoting possession by two or more people.

Ano

The Tagalog word "ano" translates to "what" in English and is primarily used as an interrogative pronoun.

Kanila

"Kanila" translates to "their" or "theirs" in English representing possession or association with a group.