From root: iyak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniyak
i-ni-YAK
cried out something
Present (Incomplete)
iniiyak
i-ni-i-YAK
crying out something
Future (Contemplated)
iiyak
i-i-YAK
will cry out something
Usage Note
Iiyak is used when expressing that someone will cry in the future, often to predict an emotional reaction or as a warning. It is a very common verb in daily life to describe the physical or emotional act of shedding tears.
Examples
" Huwag mong iyakin ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Don't cry over everything.
Literal Translation
Don't you cry-over the all.
" Kailangang iiyak ang lahat ng lungkot. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to cry out all of the sadness.
Literal Translation
Need cry-out the all of sadness.
" Sa halip na itago ang sakit, mas mabuti pang iiyak ang lahat ng nararamdaman para gumaan ang loob. "
Natural Translation
Instead of hiding the pain, it's better to cry out all your feelings so your heart feels lighter.
Literal Translation
In place that hide the pain, more good still cry-out the all of feeling so lighten the inside.
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