From root: maya
Usage Note
Mamaya-maya is a variation used to describe a sequence where one event follows another after a brief pause.
Examples
" Aalis sila mamaya-maya. "
Natural Translation
They will leave shortly after.
Literal Translation
Will-leave they shortly-after.
" Natapos ang pulong at umalis sila mamaya-maya. "
Natural Translation
The meeting finished and they left shortly after.
Literal Translation
Finished the meeting and left they shortly-after.
" Dumating muna ang mga bata, at mamaya-maya ay sumunod na rin ang kanilang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
The children arrived first, and shortly after their parents followed as well.
Literal Translation
Arrived first the children, and shortly-after is followed already also the their parents.
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