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/ni-lá/

nila

2 meanings · pron. · det.

pron.

1

they, them (marks the actor)

Also accepted:by them

Ginalit nila ako.

They angered me.

Hinihingán nilá ng tawad ang mga bíktima.

They're asking the victims for forgiveness.

Mahuhuli kayâ nilá ang mágnanakaw?

Will they be able to catch the burglar?

det.

2

their, theirs (comes after the noun)

Nagtagpo ang mga mata nila.

Their eyes met.

Gusto ko ang bahay nila.

I like their house.

Ang dalawáng batang nag-aaway ay ayaw magpasawáy sa kaibigan nilá.

The two kids fighting would not heed the admonishment/urging of their friend to stop.

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