Their in tagalog: 10 ways to say it in English-Tagalog

1. Their (possessive pronoun) / Kanila

   • Derivatives: theirs, belonging to them
   • Example in English (present simple): This book is theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang aklat na ito ay kanila. »
   • Example in English (past simple): The decision was theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang desisyon ay kanila. »
   • Example in English (future simple): The prize will be theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang premyo ay kanila. »
   • Context: Used as a standalone possessive pronoun, replacing a noun.

2. Their (attributive adjective) / Kanilang

   • Derivatives: their own, as an adjective showing possession
   • Example in English (present simple): Their house is beautiful.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kanilang bahay ay maganda. »
   • Example in English (past simple): Their project was successful.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kanilang proyekto ay naging matagumpay. »
   • Example in English (future simple): Their team will win the championship.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kanilang koponan ay mananalo sa kampeonato. »
   • Context: Used before a noun to modify and indicate ownership by a group.

3. Their (genitive form) / Nila

   • Derivatives: possessive marker, indication of ownership
   • Example in English (present simple): The car is theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang sasakyan ay nila. »
   • Example in English (past simple): The opportunity was theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang pagkakataon ay nila. »
   • Example in English (future simple): The rewards will be theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga gantimpala ay nila. »
   • Context: Typically used after the noun to express possession in a shorter form.

4. Their own / Kanilang Sarili

   • Derivatives: self-owned, independently made
   • Example in English (present simple): They built their own business.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Nagtayo sila ng kanilang sariling negosyo. »
   • Example in English (past simple): They followed their own rules.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Sinunod nila ang kanilang sariling mga patakaran. »
   • Example in English (future simple): They will create their own opportunities.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Gagawa sila ng kanilang sariling mga oportunidad. »
   • Context: Emphasizes independent ownership or creation, highlighting individuality.

5. Belonging to them / Pag-aari nila

   • Derivatives: property, possessions, assets
   • Example in English (present simple): This laptop is their property.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang laptop na ito ay pag-aari nila. »
   • Example in English (past simple): That house was their property.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang bahay na iyon ay pag-aari nila. »
   • Example in English (future simple): The artwork will remain their property.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang sining na iyon ay mananatiling pag-aari nila. »
   • Context: Used in formal contexts to denote legal or rightful ownership.

6. Theirs (as a possessive pronoun) / Para sa kanila

   • Derivatives: exclusively theirs, solely owned
   • Example in English (present simple): This bag is theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang bag na ito ay para sa kanila. »
   • Example in English (past simple): That victory was theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang tagumpay na iyon ay para sa kanila. »
   • Example in English (future simple): The honor will be theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang karangalan ay para sa kanila. »
   • Context: Functions as a stand-alone possessive pronoun when the noun is implied.

7. Possession (expressed as « their possession ») / Pagmamay-ari nila

   • Derivatives: owned by them, formal ownership
   • Example in English (present simple): This document is their possession.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang dokumentong ito ay kanilang pagmamay-ari. »
   • Example in English (past simple): The artifacts were their possession.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga artifact ay kanilang pagmamay-ari. »
   • Example in English (future simple): The rights will remain their possession.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga karapatan ay mananatiling kanilang pagmamay-ari. »
   • Context: Highlights formal or legal ownership, often used in documents and contracts.

8. Their respective / Kani-kanilang

   • Derivatives: each individual’s, respective to each member
   • Example in English (present simple): Their respective roles are important.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kani-kanilang mga tungkulin ay mahalaga. »
   • Example in English (past simple): Their respective opinions influenced the decision.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kani-kanilang opinyon ay nakaimpluwensya sa desisyon. »
   • Example in English (future simple): Their respective contributions will be acknowledged.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kani-kanilang mga ambag ay kikilalanin. »
   • Context: Used to emphasize individual differences within a collective group.

9. Exclusively theirs / Para lamang sa kanila

   • Derivatives: solely owned, reserved only for them
   • Example in English (present simple): This opportunity is exclusively theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang pagkakataong ito ay para lamang sa kanila. »
   • Example in English (past simple): The treasure was exclusively theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang kayamanan ay para lamang sa kanila. »
   • Example in English (future simple): The benefits will be exclusively theirs.
   • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga benepisyo ay para lamang sa kanila. »
   • Context: Emphasizes that something is reserved solely for a particular group.

10. In their custody / Nasa kanilang pangangalaga

    • Derivatives: under their care, entrusted to them
    • Example in English (present simple): The documents are in their custody.
    • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga dokumento ay nasa kanilang pangangalaga. »
    • Example in English (past simple): The items were in their custody during the event.
    • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga bagay ay nasa kanilang pangangalaga noong kaganapan. »
    • Example in English (future simple): The valuables will be kept in their custody.
    • Translation in Tagalog: « Ang mga mahalagang bagay ay mananatili sa kanilang pangangalaga. »
    • Context: Used when something is entrusted to or maintained under someone’s care.

Each of these ten expressions provides a unique way to translate the English word « their » into Tagalog, capturing various nuances of possession—from basic ownership and attributive usage to emphasizing exclusivity and individual responsibility. Choose the expression that best fits your context for clear and effective communication.