From root: anyaya
Usage Note
Pag-aanyaya refers to the specific process or action of inviting people. It is often used in administrative or formal event planning contexts.
Examples
" Nakakapagod ang pag-aanyaya. "
Natural Translation
Inviting is tiring.
Literal Translation
Tiring the act-of-inviting.
" Nakakapagod ang pag-aanyaya ng bisita. "
Natural Translation
Inviting guests is tiring.
Literal Translation
Tiring the act-of-inviting of guests.
" Ang pag-aanyaya sa lahat ng kamag-anak ay tumagal nang ilang araw dahil marami silang dapat tawagan isa-isa. "
Natural Translation
Inviting all the relatives took several days because there were many they had to call one by one.
Literal Translation
The act-of-inviting to all of relatives lasted for several days because many they should call one-by-one.
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