paganyan
in that manner or direction
From root: ganyan
Usage Note
Paganyan describes an action or direction moving towards the way the listener is or the way something is being done by the listener.
Examples
" Pumunta ka paganyan. "
Natural Translation
Go that way.
Literal Translation
Go you that-manner.
" Igalaw mo ang kamay mo paganyan. "
Natural Translation
Move your hand in that direction.
Literal Translation
Move you the hand your in that manner.
" Ikiling mo nang kaunti ang larawan paganyan para mas maganda ang dating nito sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
Tilt the picture a little that way so it looks better on the wall.
Literal Translation
Tilt you a little the picture that-manner so more nice the look of-it on wall.
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