nina
plural marker for names (genitive) for two involved persons
Usage Note
Nina is the plural genitive case marker for proper nouns — the plural equivalent of 'ni'. 'Ang bahay nina Maria at Jose' means 'the house of Maria and Jose'. It signals that two or more named individuals are involved and is essential grammatical vocabulary for Tagalog learners.
Examples
" Bahay ito nina Pedro. "
Natural Translation
This is the house of Pedro and the others.
Literal Translation
House this of Pedro [and-others].
" Ang mga aklat nina Jose at Maria ay naiwan sa silid. "
Natural Translation
The books of Jose and Maria were left in the room.
Literal Translation
The books of Jose and Maria were left in room.
" Naabutan ko ang mga magulang nina Ana at Liza na naghahanda ng handaan para sa kanilang pagtatapos. "
Natural Translation
I caught the parents of Ana and Liza preparing a feast for their graduation.
Literal Translation
Caught I the parents of Ana and Liza that preparing of feast for the their graduation.
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