taglay
tagláy with stress marks
possessing something or characteristics
Usage Note
Taglay is used to express that a person or thing inherently possesses or carries a quality, trait, or attribute. It is common in formal speech, literature, and official descriptions, as in listing qualities a leader or object possesses. Unlike 'may' (has), taglay implies an intrinsic rather than incidental possession.
Examples
" Taglay niya ang talino. "
Natural Translation
He/She possesses intelligence.
Literal Translation
Possesses he/she the intelligence.
" Taglay niya ang mabuting puso. "
Natural Translation
He/she possesses a good heart.
Literal Translation
Possesses he/she the good heart.
" Taglay ng batang ito ang likas na husay sa pagguhit na bihirang makita sa kanyang edad. "
Natural Translation
This child possesses a natural talent for drawing that is rarely seen at his age.
Literal Translation
Possesses of-the child this the natural skill in drawing that rarely seen at his age.
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