From root: diyan
Usage Note
Pariyan describes a direction or movement toward the listener's current location. Use this when informing someone you are on your way to them.
Examples
" Pariyan na ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm heading there now.
Literal Translation
Heading-there now I.
" Pariyan ang tingin ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's look is heading there.
Literal Translation
Heading-there the look of child.
" Sabihin mo sa kanila na pariyan na ako pagkatapos kong ayusin ang ilang papeles dito sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
Tell them that I'm heading there once I've sorted out some paperwork here at the office.
Literal Translation
Tell you to them that heading-there now I after my to-fix the some papers here in office.
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