Also means
Maya can also refer to sparrow (máyà)
Usage Note
Maya is the shortened, conversational form of mamaya used to indicate a short delay. It is frequently paired with na to tell someone to wait or that an action will happen shortly.
Examples
" Maya na lang tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's just do it later.
Literal Translation
Later just-now we.
" Sandali lang, maya na natin pag-usapan iyan kapag tapos na ako sa ginagawa ko. "
Natural Translation
Just a moment, let's talk about that later once I'm done with what I'm doing.
Literal Translation
Moment only, later already we talk-about that when finished already I in doing my.
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