From root: iyan
Usage Note
Niyan is the genitive form used when pointing to an object near the listener. It is used in phrases like 'Gusto ko niyan' to mean 'I want that.'
Examples
" Gusto ko niyan. "
Natural Translation
I want that.
Literal Translation
Want I of-that.
" Nandito na ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The food is here already.
Literal Translation
Is here already the food.
" Mas mura ang presyo niyan kaysa sa binili kong damit kahapon sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The price of that is cheaper than the clothes I bought at the market yesterday.
Literal Translation
More cheap the price of-that than to bought my clothes yesterday at market.
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