From root: kayo
Usage Note
Kayu-kayo is formed by reduplication of the plural second-person pronoun kayo, and signals that a matter is strictly internal to the group being addressed — others are implicitly excluded. It carries a tone of withdrawal or non-involvement on the part of the speaker, and can be mildly dismissive.
Examples
" Kayu-kayo na lang dito. "
Natural Translation
It's just among yourselves here now.
Literal Translation
Just-among-yourselves now only here.
" Ang problema ay kayu-kayo lang. "
Natural Translation
The problem is just among yourselves.
Literal Translation
The problem is just-among-yourselves only.
" Ayaw niyang makialam dahil para sa kanya, kayu-kayo lang ang dapat magdesisyon sa usaping pampamilya. "
Natural Translation
He didn't want to interfere because, for him, only you among yourselves should decide on a family matter.
Literal Translation
Doesn't-want he to-interfere because for him, just-among-yourselves only the should decide on matter family.
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