From root: akin
Usage Note
Akin-akin is used to emphasize that something is for the speaker alone and not to be shared. It highlights sole possession or privacy.
Examples
" Akin-akin ang lapis na ito. "
Natural Translation
This pencil is exclusively mine.
Literal Translation
Mine-only the pencil this.
" Huwag mong angkinin ang akin-akin. "
Natural Translation
Don't claim what is exclusively mine.
Literal Translation
Don't you claim the mine-only.
" Akala ng iba ay pwede nilang gamitin ang gamit ko, pero akin-akin ito at hindi pinapahiram. "
Natural Translation
Others think they can use my things, but these are exclusively mine and not for lending.
Literal Translation
Thought of others can they use the things my, but mine-only this and not lent.
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