Kini - this (near speaker)

PronounDemonstratives

English Meaning

this (near speaker)

Pronunciation

KEE-nee

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Alternative Forms

NiNing

Usage: Refers to something near the speaker. Contracts to ni when used as a clitic, or ning before nga + noun.

Example Sentences

1. “Gusto ko kini.

I like this.

2. “Kini nga balay maoy among gipuy-an.

This is the house we live in.

Related Words

Quick Reference

Bisaya

Kini

English

this (near speaker)

Pronunciation

KEE-nee

Part of Speech

Pronoun