From root: bahay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namahay
na-ma-HAY
dwelled
Present (Incomplete)
namamahay
na-ma-ma-HAY
dwelling
Future (Contemplated)
mamamahay
ma-ma-ma-HAY
will dwell
Usage Note
Mamahay is used when referring to the act of establishing a residence or settling into a home to live independently. It is more formal than the common word 'tira' and often implies the start of a household or a long-term dwelling.
Examples
" Dito kami mamahay. "
Natural Translation
We will dwell here.
Literal Translation
Here we to-dwell.
" Dito na tayo mamahay sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Let's just dwell here in the city.
Literal Translation
Here already we to-dwell in city.
" Pagkatapos ng kasal, nagpasya silang mamahay sa probinsya kung saan mas tahimik at mababa ang gastusin. "
Natural Translation
After the wedding, they decided to settle in the province where it is quieter and the cost of living is lower.
Literal Translation
After of wedding, decided they to-dwell in province where more quiet and low the expenses.
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