From root: maya
Usage Note
Maya-maya indicates a very short delay, implying that an action will happen almost immediately or in just a few minutes.
Examples
" Babalik ako maya-maya. "
Natural Translation
I will come back in a little while.
Literal Translation
Will-return I in-a-little-while.
" Kakain tayo maya-maya. "
Natural Translation
We will eat in a little while.
Literal Translation
Will-eat we in-a-little-while.
" Hintayin mo lang ako sandali dahil maya-maya ay tapos na ako sa pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
Just wait for me a moment because in a little while I will be done cooking.
Literal Translation
Wait you only me moment because in-a-little-while is done already I in cooking.
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