Tagalog Demonstrative Pronouns: Shortened Forms

In spoken Tagalog—

  • noong is often shortened to nung
  • ito, iyan and iyon are often shortened to ‘to, ‘yan and ‘yon/’yun

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From Essential Tagalog Grammar: A Reference for Learners of Tagalog, Second Edition
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