sanay
sanáy with stress marks
training; exercise; skilled/expert
Usage Note
Sanay can function both as a noun (the training or practice itself) and as an adjective describing someone who is accustomed to or skilled at something. Phrases like 'sanay na ako' ('I'm used to it') are extremely common in everyday Tagalog, expressing habituation or resilience born of experience.
Examples
" Sanay na ako rito. "
Natural Translation
I'm used to this already.
Literal Translation
Used-to already I here.
" Siya ay sanay na sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/She is already skilled in the job.
Literal Translation
He/She is skilled already in job.
" Mahirap man noong una, sanay na sanay na siya ngayon sa mabigat na gawain sa pagawaan. "
Natural Translation
Though it was hard at first, he is now thoroughly accustomed to the heavy work at the factory.
Literal Translation
Hard although at first, used-to very already he now in heavy that work in factory.
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