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Possessive Pronouns refer to the pronouns used to indicate possession. In Cebuano, these pronouns answer the question "Whose?" and often come before the noun they modify. In this lesson, you will learn about Possessive Pronouns in Cebuano and how to use them correctly.
Forming Possessive Pronouns
In Cebuano, Possessive Pronouns are formed by attaching the words "akong", "imong", "iyang", "ato", "atoang", "inyo", "ila", or "ilaang" to the nangga noun they are modifying. These words correspond to "my," "your (singular)," "his/her/its," "our," "your (plural)," and "their," respectively, in English. Note that the first letter changes depending on the first consonant of the noun it modifies, following the rules of Cebuano phonetics.
Here's an example, using the word "bahay" (house):
| Noun | Possessive Pronoun (English) | Possessive Pronoun (Cebuano) |
|---|---|---|
| house | my house | akong balay |
| house | your house (singular) | imong balay |
| house | his/her/its house | iyang balay |
| house | our house | atong balay |
| house | your house (plural) | inyong balay |
| house | their house | ilang balay |
As you can see, the Possessive Pronouns come before the noun "bahay" and are formed by attaching the corresponding words to the beginning of the noun.
Using Possessive Pronouns
Now that you know how to form Possessive Pronouns in Cebuano, let's practice using them in sentences. Here are some examples:
- Akong laptop (My laptop)
- Imong cellphone (Your cellphone)
- Iyang uyab (His/Her girlfriend/boyfriend)
- Atoang baybayon (Our beach)
- Inyong kotse (Your car)
- Ilaang mansyon (Their mansion)
As you can see, Possessive Pronouns in Cebuano are used in the same way as in English, indicating possession before the noun being modified.
Practice
Now it's your turn to practice using Possessive Pronouns in Cebuano! Complete the following sentences using the correct Possessive Pronoun:
- ___________ libro (My book)
- ___________ cellphone (Her cellphone)
- ___________ kotse (Their car)
- ___________ karaang litrato (Our old photo)
- ___________ bag-ong balay (His new house)
- ___________ gamayng katawhan (Your small people)
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- Akong libro
- Iyang cellphone
- Ilaang kotse
- Atoang karaang litrato
- Iyang bag-ong balay
- Imong gamayng katawhan
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Practice more by creating your own sentences with different nouns.
Culture and Fun Facts
Cebuano, like many other Austronesian languages, uses the inclusive "our" ('atoang') to mean "you and I." This highlights the importance of inclusion and togetherness in Cebuano culture.
Additionally, some common Cebuano surnames follow the convention of using the mother's maiden name as the middle name. This unique naming system is called "binisaya nga pangalan" and is inherited from pre-colonial times. This practice was formalized with the publication of Presidential Decree No. 1425 in 1978, which required government forms to include spaces for both a person's surname and their mother's maiden name.
Lastly, the Cebuano language has a number of idiomatic expressions that use Possessive Pronouns. Here are some examples:
- Ako ra gihapon'y giampo ang Ginoo. (I still pray only to the Lord.)
- Imong gamayng kasal-anan, kabig na. (Your small mistake, let it go.)
- Iyang kalipay, kalipay sa tanan. (His/Her happiness is everyone else's happiness.)
Learning Possessive Pronouns is an essential step to becoming more fluent in Cebuano. With practice, you'll soon be using them with ease and expressing possession in Cebuano like a pro!
Other Lessons
- Adjectives
- 0 to A1 Course
- Comparatives and Superlatives
- How to Use Be
- Future Tense
- Give your Opinion
- Plurals
- Pronouns
- Adjective Placement
- Personal Pronouns
Sources
- Bisaya Possessive Pronouns - Cebuano101
- Cebuano Grammar Feature: Possessive Pronouns
- Cebuano Grammar - Pronouns
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