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tayo

tayô with stress marks

to stand; stand up; to build

noun verb ta-YO Native origin Common
Body & Health Movement

Also means

Tayo can also mean 'we' (inclusive) when the stress is placed on the first syllable.

Usage Note

Tayô refers to the physical act of standing up or one's posture. It is also widely used in the context of building structures or establishing organizations and businesses.

Examples

Beginner

" Tumayo ka sa pila. "

Natural Translation

Stand in line.

Literal Translation

Stand you in line.

Intermediate

" Kailangan nating tumayo para sa awit. "

Natural Translation

We need to stand for the song.

Literal Translation

Need we to stand for the song.

Advanced

" Nang marinig ng mga bata ang pambansang awit, agad silang tumayo nang tuwid bilang paggalang sa watawat. "

Natural Translation

When the children heard the national anthem, they immediately stood up straight as a sign of respect for the flag.

Literal Translation

When heard by the children the national song, immediately they stood [adv] straight as respect to-the flag.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

tumayo AF VERB

to stand

magtayo AF VERB

to build

Object Focus Verbs

itayo OF VERB

to build

tayuan OF VERB

to build on

patayuin OF VERB

to make someone stand

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