hintay
hintáy with stress marks
wait
Usage Note
Hintay is frequently used as a command, though in casual conversation it is often shortened to 'antay' or 'teka.' Adding 'lang' (just) after these words is a common way to make the request sound softer and more polite.
Examples
" Hintay ka muna dito. "
Natural Translation
Wait here first.
Literal Translation
Wait you first here.
" Hintay ka lang. "
Natural Translation
Just wait.
Literal Translation
Wait you just.
" Mahaba na ang hintay namin sa labas, ngunit hindi pa rin lumalabas ang doktor mula sa kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
Our wait outside has been long, but the doctor still hasn't come out of the room.
Literal Translation
Long already the wait our at outside, but not yet still coming-out the doctor from room.
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