From root: payong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpayong
nag-PA-yong
used an umbrella
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapayong
nag-pa-PA-yong
using an umbrella
Future (Contemplated)
magpapayong
mag-pa-PA-yong
will use an umbrella
Usage Note
Magpayong is used when someone carries or opens an umbrella for protection against both heavy tropical rain and the intense midday sun. It is a common daily action in the Philippines regardless of the season to prevent getting wet or sustaining sunburn.
Examples
" Magpayong ka na, umuulan. "
Natural Translation
Use an umbrella now, it's raining.
Literal Translation
Use-an-umbrella you now, raining.
" Kailangan mong magpayong kapag umuulan. "
Natural Translation
You need to use an umbrella when it rains.
Literal Translation
Need you use-an-umbrella when raining.
" Kahit tirik ang araw, nagpapayong pa rin siya para hindi mangitim ang balat. "
Natural Translation
Even when the sun is blazing, she still uses an umbrella so her skin won't darken.
Literal Translation
Even-if blazing the sun, using-an-umbrella still she so not darken the skin.
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