ayon
áyon with stress marks
according to; in agreement
Usage Note
Ayon is used with the markers 'sa' or 'kay' to cite a source, meaning 'according to' (e.g., 'ayon sa balita'). It also serves as the root for expressing agreement, such as in the word 'sang-ayon' used to support an idea.
Examples
" Ayon kay nanay, masarap ito. "
Natural Translation
According to mom, this is delicious.
Literal Translation
According to mom, delicious this.
" Ayon sa balita, uulan daw. "
Natural Translation
According to the news, it will rain.
Literal Translation
According to the news, rain hearsay.
" Ayon sa mga eksperto, mas mabuti ang matulog nang maaga kaysa magpuyat hanggang umaga. "
Natural Translation
According to experts, it is better to sleep early than to stay up until morning.
Literal Translation
According to the experts, more good the to-sleep early than to-stay-up until morning.
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