taya
táya with stress marks
estimate; calculation; to bet; stake
Usage Note
Taya is used in both practical and recreational contexts: as a monetary bet in games or sabong (cockfighting), and as an estimate or reckoning in everyday planning. In children's games, the player who is 'it' is also called the taya — the designated chaser.
Examples
" Magkano ang taya mo? "
Natural Translation
How much is your bet?
Literal Translation
How-much the bet your?
" Malaki ang taya niya sa sugal. "
Natural Translation
His/her bet in gambling is big.
Literal Translation
Big the bet his/her in gambling.
" Sa larong taguan, si Ben ang taya kaya siya ang maghahanap sa amin. "
Natural Translation
In the game of hide-and-seek, Ben is 'it', so he's the one who will look for us.
Literal Translation
In game hide-and-seek, the Ben the it so he the will-search for us.
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