From root: iyan
Usage Note
Nariyan indicates that someone or something is present at a location near the listener. It is the more formal version of andiyan.
Examples
" Nariyan na ang nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
Your mom is already there.
Literal Translation
There already the mother your.
" Ayaw ko ng ganiyan na kulay niyan. "
Natural Translation
I don't like the color of that.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of that color of that.
" Kung nariyan pa ang mga bisita, pakisabi mong saglit lang at malapit na akong dumating. "
Natural Translation
If the visitors are still there, please tell them just a moment and that I'll arrive soon.
Literal Translation
If there still the plural visitor, please-say you moment only and near already I arrive.
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