agapay
agápay with stress marks
alongside; someone who helps; companion
Usage Note
Agapay functions both as an adverb meaning alongside or beside, and as a noun meaning a companion or helper who walks with you. It carries a warm connotation of solidarity and support, appearing frequently in caregiving, advocacy, and close-friendship contexts.
Examples
" Ikaw ang agapay ko. "
Natural Translation
You are my companion.
Literal Translation
You the companion my.
" Nandito ako bilang iyong agapay sa mahirap na panahon. "
Natural Translation
I am here as your companion through difficult times.
Literal Translation
Here I as your companion in-the difficult times.
" Sa bawat hamon ng buhay, lagi kang may agapay na handang tumulong at gumabay sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
In every challenge of life, you always have a companion ready to help and guide you.
Literal Translation
In every challenge of life, always you have companion who ready help and guide to you.
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