Iyon Tagalog Word
Explore "iyon," meaning "that (over there)," indicating something far from both speaker and listener.
"Iyon" is another demonstrative pronoun in Tagalog, used to refer to something that is far from both the speaker and the listener. It functions similarly to the English word "that," but it emphasizes distance from both parties involved in the conversation. For example, you might say, "Iyon ang bahay na tinutukoy ko," meaning "That is the house I am talking about," pointing out a location that neither you nor the listener is near.
In communication, using "iyon" helps to distinguish objects or ideas that are not immediately accessible or visible to either person speaking. It provides clarity when discussing items or concepts that are not directly present. This contrasts with "iyan," which refers to something nearer to the listener, and "ito," which is close to the speaker.
"Iyon" is also employed when reminiscing or discussing past events that are metaphorically "distant" or long ago. Someone might use it to highlight significant occurrences in conversation, such as, "Iyon ang araw na nakilala kita," meaning "That was the day I met you." Such use underscores its role in pinpointing time and space in narratives beyond the present moment.
" It functions similarly to the English word "that," but it emphasizes distance from both parties involved in the conversation. "
Iyon Word Details
- Parts of Speech: Pronoun
- Hyphenation: i-yon
- Baybayin: ᜁᜌᜓᜈ᜔
- Pronunciation: ee-yon
- Intl. Phonetic Alphabet: ʔiˈjon
Iyon in a Sentence
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