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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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