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ayós

in order, ready

adjective a-YOS Native origin Common

Also means

As a noun with stress on the first syllable (áyos), it means arrangement or condition of something.

Usage Note

Ayós, stressed on the second syllable, is the adjective form meaning neat, in order, fixed, or acceptable. It is used freely in casual and formal contexts — ayos na! is a celebratory expression meaning done or all good.

Examples

Beginner

" Ayos na ang kotse. "

Natural Translation

The car is fixed now.

Literal Translation

Fixed already the car.

Intermediate

" Ayos na ang lahat — pwede na tayong umalis. "

Natural Translation

Everything is in order — we can leave now.

Literal Translation

Ready already the all — can already we leave.

Advanced

" Kahit gusot pa kanina ang lahat, ayos na ngayon dahil tinulungan kami ng aming mga kaibigan. "

Natural Translation

Even though everything was a mess earlier, it is all in order now because our friends helped us.

Literal Translation

Even messy still earlier the all, in-order already now because helped us by our friends.

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