From root: ayon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inayon
i-na-YON
adjusted
Present (Incomplete)
inaayon
i-na-a-YON
adjusting
Future (Contemplated)
iaayon
i-a-a-YON
will adjust
Usage Note
Iayon is used when aligning or conforming something, such as a plan or behavior, to a specific standard, rule, or situation. It often appears in formal or instructive contexts to suggest making something consistent with an external requirement or condition.
Examples
" Iayon mo sa plano. "
Natural Translation
Align it with the plan.
Literal Translation
Adjust you to-the plan.
" Gusto kong iayon ang damit sa okasyon. "
Natural Translation
I want to adjust the clothes for the occasion.
Literal Translation
Want I adjust the clothes to occasion.
" Kailangan nating iayon ang ating mga gastos sa kita upang hindi tayo malugi sa dulo. "
Natural Translation
We need to adjust our expenses to our income so that we don't end up at a loss.
Literal Translation
Need we to-adjust the our plural expense to income so-that not we lose at end.
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