From root: edad
Usage Note
May-edad is a polite way to describe someone who is older. It is often used to show respect when referring to a person's maturity.
Examples
" May-edad na ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is already elderly.
Literal Translation
Has-age already the grandfather my.
" Maging galang sa may-edad. "
Natural Translation
Be respectful to the elderly.
Literal Translation
Become respectful to middle-aged.
" Inaalagaan namin nang mabuti ang mga may-edad sa aming pamilya dahil marami silang naituro sa amin. "
Natural Translation
We take good care of the elderly in our family because they taught us many things.
Literal Translation
Taking-care we well the elderly in our family because many they taught to us.
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