kinaiya

character; personality; naturenoun

Alternative meanings

The traits, behavior, or way of being of a person; it can also refer to the nature or quality of something.

Pronunciation

kee-nah-EE-yah

Root and affixes

A Bisaya root related to nature, essence, or way of being. It is also related to kinaiyahan = nature.

Variants or conjugations

karakter; batasan; kinaiyahan

Related words and expressions

behavior; personality; conduct; nature; character traits

Meaning and usage notes

Kinaiya works well for character or personality. Batasan focuses more on behavior or habits; karakter is a more direct loanword.