From root: anyaya
Usage Note
Paanyaya is the standard formal term for an invitation card or the act of inviting someone to an event. Maraming salamat sa paanyaya means Thank you for the invitation.
Examples
" Tinanggap ko ang paanyaya. "
Natural Translation
I accepted the invitation.
Literal Translation
Accepted I the invitation.
" Salamat sa iyong paanyaya. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your invitation.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your invitation.
" Tinanggihan ko nang maayos ang paanyaya sa kasal dahil hindi ako makakauwi sa probinsiya sa petsang iyon. "
Natural Translation
I politely declined the wedding invitation because I would not be able to go home to the province on that date.
Literal Translation
Declined I properly the invitation to wedding because not I can-go-home to province on date that.
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