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Author Photo by: emmacarena
Jan 20 2021, 9:32am CST ~ 3 years, 3 mos ago. 
Question: I don't understand the difference between "sa iyo" and "sa inyo". Is one more formal, or is one plural, or are they the same?
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Author Photo pear
Jan 20 2021, 12:38pm CST ~ 3 years, 3 mos ago. 
sa = location or direction marker, to, from, in, on, etc sa part. non-focus locative phrase marker
 
sa iyo/ sa'yo / iyo = to you, your, yours (singular),(commonly used in informal convos BUT can still also use in formal)
 
sa inyo = lit. "To you (all), yours ( singular & plural polite) = use this to people older or has higher status than you and you can also use this to stranger(regardless of age) if you want to be respectful. )
 
ex: 1. "sa'yo ba 'to?" - "is this yours?"(casual)
2. "sa inyo po ba ito?" - "is this yours?" (polite)
 
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Author Photo emmacarena
Jan 25 2021, 4:26am CST ~ 3 years, 3 mos ago. 
Thank you very much!!
 
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