tagay
tágay with stress marks
a toast; pouring a drink; honor someone
Usage Note
Tagay is central to Filipino drinking culture, referring both to the act of pouring a shared drink and the toast made before drinking. In traditional Filipino drinking sessions, a single glass is passed around and filled by a designated pourer (tagay). It conveys camaraderie, celebration, and communal bonding.
Examples
" Tagay tayo! "
Natural Translation
Let's have a toast!
Literal Translation
Toast we!
" Nag-alok siya ng tagay. "
Natural Translation
He/she offered a toast.
Literal Translation
Offered he/she of toast.
" Bago kami uminom, nag-alok muna ng tagay ang aming kaibigan bilang pasasalamat sa lahat ng dumalo. "
Natural Translation
Before we drank, our friend first offered a toast as thanks to everyone who attended.
Literal Translation
Before we drink, offered first of toast the our friend as thanks to all who attended.
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