mahintayin
patient in waiting
From root: hintay
Usage Note
Mahintayin describes a person who has a lot of patience or is characteristically willing to wait long periods.
Examples
" Mahintayin si Lola sa pila. "
Natural Translation
Grandma is patient in line.
Literal Translation
Patient-in-waiting Grandma in line.
" Dapat tayong maging mahintayin. "
Natural Translation
We should be patient in waiting.
Literal Translation
Should we become patient-in-waiting.
" Kailangan mong maging mahintayin kung gusto mong maglakbay sa Pilipinas dahil madalas naaantala ang mga biyahe. "
Natural Translation
You need to be patient if you want to travel in the Philippines because trips are often delayed.
Literal Translation
Need you to-become patient-in-waiting if want you to-travel in Philippines because often delayed the trips.
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