atin
átin with stress marks
our; ours (inclusive)
Usage Note
Atin is an inclusive pronoun meaning 'ours' that includes the listener, whereas 'amin' excludes them. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize shared ownership or to foster a sense of collective belonging. This distinction is crucial in Filipino culture for indicating who is part of a specific group or community.
Examples
" Atin na ito. "
Natural Translation
This is ours now.
Literal Translation
Ours already this.
" Ang bahay na ito ay atin. "
Natural Translation
This house is ours.
Literal Translation
The house [linker] this is ours.
" Kahit hindi natin gawa ang tagumpay na ito, atin pa rin ang karangalang ibinigay nila sa atin. "
Natural Translation
Even though this success isn't our doing, the honor they gave us is still ours.
Literal Translation
Even-if not our doing the success this, ours still the honor gave they to us.
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