madyong
mádyong with stress marks
mahjong
Usage Note
Madyong is the Filipino adaptation of mahjong, the tile-based game of Chinese origin. It is a popular pastime in Filipino Chinese communities and has spread widely throughout Filipino society, particularly among women who gather for social games. It carries connotations of social bonding, though extended sessions can also be associated with gambling.
Examples
" Marunong ka bang mag-madyong? "
Natural Translation
Do you know how to play mahjong?
Literal Translation
Know you [question] play-mahjong?
" Naglalaro sila ng madyong. "
Natural Translation
They are playing mahjong.
Literal Translation
Playing they of mahjong.
" Tuwing kapistahan, nagtitipon ang mga tita sa bahay para mag-madyong hanggang madaling-araw habang nagkukuwentuhan sila tungkol sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Every fiesta, the aunts gather at the house to play mahjong until the early morning while they chat about life.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, gather the [plural] aunt at house to play-mahjong until early-morning while chatting they about life.
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