* "A while ago" - This is the most common translation and is used when referring to something that happened recently.
* "Earlier" - This is another way to say "a while ago" and emphasizes that something happened before the current time.
* "Before" - This translation is used when comparing something to something else that happened previously.
For example:
* "Kanina ako kumain." (I ate a while ago.)
* "Kanina pa ako naghihintay." (I have been waiting for a while.)
* "Kanina ko pa nakita ang aso." (I saw the dog earlier.)
* "Mas masaya ako kanina." (I was happier before.)
The best translation of "kanina" will depend on the specific situation and what you want to communicate.