From root: iyon
Usage Note
Gayon is the formal or literary manner adverb equivalent to ganoon, typically encountered in written prose, official statements, and traditional literature rather than everyday conversation. Its elevated register makes it appropriate in legal drafting, formal speeches, and proverbs where a measured, dignified tone is expected.
Examples
" Bakit mo ginawa nang gayon? "
Natural Translation
Why did you do it that way?
Literal Translation
Why you did in that-manner?
" Gawin mo ito sa gayon. "
Natural Translation
Do this in that manner.
Literal Translation
Do you this in that-manner.
" Kung magpapatuloy ang sitwasyon nang gayon, mahihirapan tayong abutin ang ating mga layunin sa darating na taon. "
Natural Translation
If the situation continues in that manner, we will find it hard to reach our goals in the coming year.
Literal Translation
If will-continue the situation in that-manner, will-have-difficulty we to-reach the our goals in coming year.
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