Pronunciation: [nˈɪjə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "niya" may vary depending on the language or dialect it is used in. In English, it could be spelled using the following IPA phonetic transcription: /'naɪja/. The two-syllable word starts with the sound /n/ and is followed by the diphthong /aɪ/. The final sound is the vowel /jə/ or /jɑː/. "Niya" may also be spelled "nyia" or "niea" depending on the preference of the speaker or writer.
Niya is a pronoun used in the Tagalog language, primarily spoken in the Philippines. It is a third-person, singular pronoun that denotes either a female or a gender-neutral entity. It is often translated into English as "she" or "it." Niya is used to refer to someone or something that is not the speaker or the listener but is being discussed.
Often used in the context of storytelling, niya is utilized to communicate actions, experiences, or attributes about another person or object. For example, in a sentence like "Niya ang pinakamatalino sa klase" (She/It is the smartest in the class), niya takes the place of the subject or "she/it" being referred to.
Furthermore, niya may also function as an object pronoun, indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action. For instance, in the sentence, "Binigay ko ang libro kay niya" (I gave the book to her/it), niya is used to indicate the receiver of the action, meaning "her" or "it."
The use of niya in Tagalog is essential in conversational and written communication, allowing clear identification of the person or object being discussed. It helps in avoiding ambiguity and ensuring that the right subject or object is properly understood.
