rin / din

Also / Too

Level 2

Rin and din both mean 'also' or 'too.' The choice between them depends on whether the previous word ends in a vowel/semivowel (rin) or a consonant (din).

How It Works

In Filipino, the choice between rin and din is governed by the final sound of the word immediately preceding it:

  • Use rin: When the preceding word ends in a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) or a semivowel (w, y). Examples: Ako rin (Me too), Bahay rin (House too).
  • Use din: When the preceding word ends in a consonant (including the letter d, but excluding w and y). Example: Mabait din (Kind too), Lakad din (Walk too).
  • The 'R' Exception: If a word ends in a vowel that is immediately preceded by the letter 'r' (e.g., para, mari), use din instead of rin to avoid repetitive 'r' sounds. Example: Para din sa iyo (Also for you).

Word Order: As enclitic particles, they usually appear in the 'second position' of a clause, often following the first word or appearing in a cluster with other particles like na or pa.

Nuance: While usually meaning 'also,' in some contexts, they can imply 'after all' or 'indeed' (e.g., Totoo rin naman - 'It is indeed true').

Formal vs. Casual: In formal writing, these rules are strictly followed. In casual conversation, many native speakers use din regardless of the preceding sound, though rin remains the standard after vowels.

Examples (5)

  1. Ako rin ang kukuha ng bata.

    I will also be the one to pick up the child.

    Word by Word: I also the will-pick-up of child.

    'Ako' ends in a vowel (o), so 'rin' is used.

  2. Masarap din ang luto ni Nanay.

    Mom's cooking is also delicious.

    Word by Word: Delicious also the cooking of Mom.

    'Masarap' ends in a consonant (p), so 'din' is used.

  3. Pagod na rin siya.

    He/She is also tired already.

    Word by Word: Tired already also he/she.

    Here, 'rin' follows the particle 'na' (ending in a vowel). This shows how enclitics cluster together.

  4. Mabait din ang kapatid ko.

    My sibling is also kind.

    Word by Word: Kind also the sibling of-me.

    'Mabait' ends in a consonant (t), requiring 'din'.

  5. Araw rin ang simbolo sa watawat.

    A sun is also the symbol on the flag.

    Word by Word: Sun also the symbol on flag.

    'Araw' ends in a semivowel (w), which follows the same rule as vowels, requiring 'rin'.

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'din' after a vowel in formal contexts.

    Sila din ang pupunta.
    Sila rin ang pupunta.

    Since 'Sila' ends in a vowel, 'rin' is the grammatically correct form in standard Filipino.

  • Treating 'w' and 'y' as consonants for this rule.

    Bahay din nila ito.
    Bahay rin nila ito.

    Words ending in 'w' and 'y' (semivowels) must be followed by 'rin', not 'din'.

  • Using 'rin' after a word ending in 'd'.

    Lakad rin siya.
    Lakad din siya.

    Even though 'd' and 'r' are related sounds, 'd' is a consonant and requires the form 'din' according to standard orthography.

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Learn This First

To use 'rin' and 'din' correctly, you need to understand the phonological rules for switching between 'r' and 'd' based on the preceding sound, as well as the 'second-position' rule that dictates where enclitic particles are placed in a Filipino sentence.

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