biyaya
biyáya with stress marks
blessing; grace
Usage Note
Biyaya refers to a blessing or gift, often perceived as coming from a divine source or nature. It is commonly used in religious contexts and daily life to express deep gratitude for things like food, good fortune, or natural abundance.
Examples
" Biyaya ang bawat araw. "
Natural Translation
Each day is a blessing.
Literal Translation
Blessing the each day.
" Isang malaking biyaya ang buhay. "
Natural Translation
Life is a big blessing.
Literal Translation
A big blessing the life.
" Itinuturing niyang biyaya ang bawat anak, kaya hindi siya nagrereklamo kahit pagod. "
Natural Translation
She considers each child a blessing, so she does not complain even when tired.
Literal Translation
Considers she-as blessing the each child, so not she complaining even-if tired.
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