imbita
imbíta with stress marks
invite
Usage Note
Imbita comes from Spanish 'invitar' and is used both as a verb root — 'imbitahin' means to invite someone — and as a noun meaning an invitation. Filipinos place great cultural importance on hospitality and inviting guests, so 'imbita' appears frequently in social contexts like parties, fiestas, and family gatherings.
Examples
" Imbitahin mo siya sa kasal. "
Natural Translation
Invite him/her to the wedding.
Literal Translation
Invite you him/her to wedding.
" Salamat sa iyong imbita. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your invitation.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your invite.
" Natuwa ako sa imbita mo, kaya sigurado akong dadalo sa handaan kahit malayo ang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
I was delighted by your invitation, so I'll surely attend the party even though the trip is far.
Literal Translation
Was-glad I at invitation your, so sure I-that will-attend at party even-if far the trip.
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