Pagpanag-iya

possession; ownership; propertynoun

Alternative meanings

possession; ownership; property; act or condition of possessing; something that belongs to someone

Pronunciation

pag-pah-nag-EE-yah

Root and affixes

Related to tag-iya, owner or proprietor, and panag-iya, to own or have possession of something.

Variants or conjugations

possession/ownership; to own/ownership; owner; possession; holding/possession; possessed/owned

Related words and expressions

owner; property; possessions/property; thing/object; law; right; inheritance

Meaning and usage notes

Pagpanag-iya is used for possession in the sense of ownership. For physical possession or holding something in the hand, panghupot or paghupot may fit better. For spiritual possession, a different entry and context would be needed.