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alin

Which

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a choice between things.

Example

Alin ang gusto mo?

Which one do you like?

Etymology

'Alin' derives from earlier interrogative forms, referring to choices or distinctions, meaning 'which'. Its form has persisted in traditional usage.

How & Where It’s Used

Used across various contexts to make choices, appropriate in both informal and formal dialogues.

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