bagay
bágay with stress marks
thing, object
Also means
Bagay also means suitable or fitting when used as an adjective, as in 'bagay sa iyo ang kulay na iyon' (that color suits you).
Usage Note
Bagay is one of the most versatile words in Tagalog, used both as a general noun for 'thing' and as an adjective meaning 'fitting' or 'appropriate'. The adjectival sense is extremely common in fashion and relationship contexts — Filipinos often say 'bagay kayo' to a couple meaning they look good together.
Examples
" May bagay ka ba para sa akin? "
Natural Translation
Do you have something for me?
Literal Translation
Have thing you question for to me?
" Maraming bagay ang kailangan nating pag-usapan. "
Natural Translation
There are many things we need to talk about.
Literal Translation
Many things the need we-to discuss.
" Bagay na bagay kayong dalawa, kaya naman lahat ng nakakakita ay nagsasabing dapat na kayong magpakasal. "
Natural Translation
You two really look good together, which is why everyone who sees you says you should get married.
Literal Translation
Fitting really you two, so therefore all of seeing is saying should already you marry.
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