Mikyla Julia Reyes

Word of the Day for July 26, 2026: kanya-kanya

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784879640901KanyaKanya_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>adjective</p><p><strong>DEFINITION</strong>: A Tagalog expression that translates to &quot;to each their own&quot; or &quot;every person for themselves.&quot; It refers to individual responsibility, personal preference, or acting independently without relying on others.</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY</strong>: From the Tagalog pronoun <em>kaniya</em>, meaning &quot;his,&quot; &quot;hers,&quot; or &quot;theirs.&quot; The reduplication emphasizes individuality or separation.</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>:</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/5/mga-residente-sa-taguig-kanya-kanyang-diskarte-sa-pag-iipon-ng-tubig-006" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mga residente sa Taguig kanya-kanyang diskarte sa pag-iipon ng tubig</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/videos/ilang-kapamilya-stars-may-kanya-kanya-mensahe-ngayong-fathers-day-347329" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TV Patrol: Ilang Kapamilya stars, may kanya-kanya ring mensahe ngayong Father’s Day</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on <strong>ABS-CBN.com</strong>.</p>

<p>A Tagalog expression that translates to "to each their own" or "every person for themselves." </p>

A Tagalog expression that translates to "to each their own" or "every person for themselves."