From root: anyaya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-anyaya
nag-an-YA-ya
invited
Present (Incomplete)
nag-a-anyaya
nag-a-an-YA-ya
is inviting
Future (Contemplated)
mag-a-anyaya
mag-a-an-YA-ya
will invite
Usage Note
Mag-anyaya is a formal or literary term for inviting someone to an event, whereas 'mag-imbita' or 'mag-invite' are more commonly used in casual daily conversation. It carries a polite and traditional tone, often appearing in formal invitations or speeches.
Examples
" Mag-anyaya ka ng mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
Invite some guests.
Literal Translation
Invite you of plural guest.
" Nakalimutan niyang mag-anyaya ng mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He forgot to invite friends.
Literal Translation
Forgot he/she to invite friends.
" Bago mag-anyaya ng panauhin, siguraduhin mong sapat ang upuan at pagkain para sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Before inviting guests, make sure there are enough seats and food for everyone.
Literal Translation
Before to-invite of guest, make-sure you enough the seat and food for the all.
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