Also means
Mayroon also functions as an existential particle meaning 'there is' or 'there are', and is the full form of the contracted 'may'.
Usage Note
Mayroon is the full, emphatic form of 'may', used for existential or possessive statements. It is typically followed by a pause or used at the end of a sentence. In formal speech and writing, mayroon is preferred over its shortened form.
Examples
" Mayroon akong pera. "
Natural Translation
I have money.
Literal Translation
Have I money.
" Mayroon ba kayong bakanteng silid? "
Natural Translation
Do you have a vacant room?
Literal Translation
Have [ba] you [plural] vacant room?
" Mayroon kaming maliit na hardin sa likod ng bahay kung saan kami nagtatanim ng gulay. "
Natural Translation
We have a small garden behind the house where we grow vegetables.
Literal Translation
Have we small garden at back of house where we plant of vegetable.
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