akin
ákin with stress marks
my; mine
Usage Note
Akin is used at the beginning of a sentence or after 'sa' to emphasize ownership, often functioning as a more assertive or formal alternative to 'ko.' When placed before a noun, it requires a linker like '-ng' (e.g., 'aking libro').
Examples
" Akin ang lapis na iyan. "
Natural Translation
That pencil is mine.
Literal Translation
Mine the pencil that that.
" Ang libro na ito ay akin. "
Natural Translation
This book is mine.
Literal Translation
The book that this is mine.
" Sa akin na lang ibigay ang natitirang trabaho dahil mas marami akong oras ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
Just give the remaining work to me because I have more time this week.
Literal Translation
To me just give the remaining work because more many I time this week.
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