How to Say "Whose" or "To Whom" in Tagalog | KANINO in English
If you want to know how to say “whose” or “whom” in Tagalog, the word Filipinos actually use is kanino, and it shows up in all kinds of everyday questions about who owns something or who something is meant for. This Tagalog tutorial walks you through the meaning of kanino in a straightforward way and shows how it naturally appears in real conversations when you’re asking about belongings, recipients, or responsibilities. You’ll also see simple example sentences with English translations so you can get a feel for how kanino is used in different situations and start recognizing it when you hear it.
Watch this short Filipino video to learn how to say ‘Whose’ and ‘Whom’ in Tagalog. Discover practical examples with English translation, everyday conversation tips, and how to use these words naturally like a native speaker.
Kanino ka nagtanong? (Who did you ask?)
Kaninong tsinelas na ‘to? (Whose slippers are these?)
Kanino mo nabalitaan? (From whom did you hear the news?)
Kaninong pulseras ang naiwan? (Whose bracelet was left behind?)
Kanino kayang kotse ‘yung nakaharang sa daan? (I wonder whose car is blocking the way.)
Kanino galing ang regalo? (Who is the gift from?)
Kanino mo gustong ibigay ‘to? (Who do you want to give this to?)
Kaninong sapatos ‘yung nasa labas? (Whose shoes are those outside?)
Kanino mo ibinigay ang sobre? (Who did you give the envelope to?)
Kanino ka nagreklamo? (Who did you complain to?)
Kanino ko ibibigay ito? (Who do I give this to?)
Kanino ko kukunin ang mga kaldero? (From whom will I get the pots?)
Kanino siya galit? (Who is she mad at?)
Kanino mo narinig ‘yan? (Who did you hear that from?)
Kanino mo ipinakita ‘yung video? (Who did you show the video to?)
Kanino ka lumapit? (Who did you approach?)
Nakalimutan ko kung kanino ko iniabot ang USB. (I forgot who I handed the USB to.)
Kanino ka humingi ng tulog? (Who did you ask for help?)
Kaninong bahay ‘yan? (Whose house is that?)
Kanino siya sumama? (Who did she go with?)
Kanino mo iniwan ang mga bata? (Who did you leave the kids with?)
Kanino ka nagpatulong sa project mo? (Whom did you ask to help you with your project?)
Kanino kayang telepono ‘yung tumunog? (I wonder whose phone rang.)
Kaninong anak ‘yung nawawala? (Whose child is missing?)
Kaninong kaibigan siya? (Whose friend is she?)
Kaninong sulat-kamay ‘to? (Whose handwriting is this?)
Kaninong laptop is on the table? (Whose laptop is on the table?)
Kaninong motor ang hiniram mo? (Whose motorbike did you borrow?)
Kaninong ballpen ang ginagamit mo? (Whose ballpen are you using?)
Kaninong aso ‘yung tahol nang tahol? (Whose dog keeps barking?)
Kaninong timba ang ginamit mo? (Whose bucket did you use?)
Kaninong post ‘yung nag-viral? (Whose post went viral?)
Kaninong litrato ang shinare mo? (Whose photo did you share?)
Kaninong tasa ‘yang hawak mo? (Whose mug are you holding?)
Kaninong pusa ‘yung nagkalat? (Whose cat made a mess?)
Kaninong pangalan ang tinawag kanina? (Whose name was called earlier?)
Kaninong bisikleta ‘yung nasa gate? (Whose bike is at the gate?)
Kaninong boses ‘yon? (Whose voice was that?)
Kaninong grupo ka kasali? (Whose group are you in?)
Kaninong ideya ang magbulakbol? (Whose idea was it to skip classes?)
Kaninong upuan ang inupuan ko? (Whose seat did I take?)
Kaninong birthday kaya ang malapit na? (I wonder whose birthday is coming up.)
Kaninong singsing kaya ito? (I wonder whose ring is this.)
Kanino kayang mga damit ‘yung nasa sampayan? (I wonder whose clothes are hanging on the line.)
Naalala mo ba kung kaninong kasal ang dinaluhan natin noong nakaraang buwan? (Do you remember whose wedding we attended last month?)
Kanino mo narinig ang tsismis? (From whom did you hear the rumors?)
Kanino mo nakuha ang impormasyong ‘yan? (From whom did you get that information?)
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