giyan
giyán with stress marks
guided
Usage Note
Giyan is a somewhat archaic or literary adjective meaning 'directed' or 'guided toward a purpose.' It may appear in formal writing and religious texts describing divine guidance or a directed course of action.
Examples
" Giyan ng Diyos ang kanyang buhay. "
Natural Translation
His life is guided by God.
Literal Translation
Guided of God the his life.
" Ang bata ay giyan ng ama. "
Natural Translation
The child is guided by the father.
Literal Translation
The child is guided of father.
" Sa bawat hakbang ng kanyang paglalakbay, naniniwala siyang giyan siya ng isang banal na kamay tungo sa tamang landas. "
Natural Translation
At every step of his journey, he believes he is guided by a holy hand toward the right path.
Literal Translation
In every step of his journey, believes he-that guided he of a holy that hand toward to right path.
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