From root: iyo
Usage Note
Sayo is a very common informal contraction of 'sa iyo' used in daily conversation and text messaging to indicate possession or direction.
Examples
" Para sayo ito. "
Natural Translation
This is for you.
Literal Translation
For to-you this.
" Ito ay sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
This is for you.
Literal Translation
This is to/for you.
" Ibibigay ko sayo ang regalo bukas pagkatapos ng iyong pasinaya sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
I'll give you the gift tomorrow after your graduation at school.
Literal Translation
Will-give I to-you the gift tomorrow after of your graduation at school.
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