dito
/ˈdito/
The Tagalog word for "here" is dito. It is also spelled dine. Wiktionary also lists dini and rito.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dito | /ˈdito/ (Standard Tagalog) | |
| dini | /ˈdini/ (Standard Tagalog) /ˈdine/ (Standard Tagalog) |
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| rito | /ˈɾito/ (Standard Tagalog) | |
| dine | /ˈdine/ (Standard Tagalog) | alternative form |
The term refers to being in, on or at this specific place. In certain contexts, dito can also function as a marker for "this".
Which one should you use?
The standard form is dito, but the form rito is used instead of dito when the preceding word ends in a vowel. Dine is an alternative spelling of dini.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms dini and dine are more common in certain regional dialects or older Tagalog than the standard dito.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use rito instead of dito if the word immediately before it ends in a vowel. Dito itself can function as an adverb meaning "here" or as a marker for "this" depending on the context.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdito/
Did you know?
- The word rito is a homonym in Tagalog. Depending on the context, it can mean 'here' or refer to a religious 'rite' borrowed from the Spanish word rito.
- In Tagalog, the shift from dito to rito is a phonetic adjustment to ensure the language flows smoothly, specifically to avoid a jarring stop between two vowels.
Examples in context
- Bago dito si Tom.Tom is new here.This sentence shows how to use dito to indicate someone's presence in a location.Tatoeba #5361517 by kanlaon, translation #2273325 by CK
- May mali po rito.There's an error here.This sentence demonstrates the use of rito after a word ending in a vowel.Tatoeba #11647151 by qwertzu, translation #6954851 by Eccles17
- Mainit dito, di ba?It's hot in here, right?This sentence uses dito to describe the conditions within a place.Tatoeba #1789387 by nonong, translation #1388224 by marcelostockle
- Ito po ang tamang lugar.This is the correct place, sir/madam.
- 367 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ricardo and Angela are meeting at a cafe.
- RicardoAngela, maghihintay ako dito.Angela, I will wait here.
- AngelaSige, Ricardo. Babalik ako agad.Okay, Ricardo. I'll be back soon.
- RicardoMay bakanteng upuan ba dito?Is there a vacant seat here?
- AngelaOo, maupo ka na lang.Yes, just take a seat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations and entries dito, dini, rito, dine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dini, dito, rito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
