anyaya
anyayá with stress marks
invitation
Usage Note
Anyaya is a formal word for an invitation, often used in traditional ceremonies or official written letters. In everyday conversation, native speakers typically use the Spanish-derived words imbitasyon or imbita instead.
Examples
" Tinanggap ko ang anyaya. "
Natural Translation
I accepted the invitation.
Literal Translation
Accepted I the invitation.
" Salamat sa iyong anyaya. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your invitation.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your invitation.
" Bilang pagpaparangal sa kanilang mahabang pagkakaibigan, ipinadala niya ang magalang na anyaya para sa kasal sa pamamagitan ng sulat. "
Natural Translation
As a tribute to their long friendship, she sent the courteous wedding invitation by letter.
Literal Translation
As honoring to their long friendship, sent she the courteous invitation for the wedding by means of letter.
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