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yakag

yakág with stress marks

invitation; the act of inviting

noun verb ya-KAG Native origin Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

Yakag means to invite or urge someone to join an activity, and the act of doing so. It can be a warm, friendly invitation or a more insistent encouragement to participate. The verb form 'mayakag' or 'yakagan' is common in conversation. It is used across all registers from casual get-togethers to organized events.

Examples

Beginner

" Salamat sa yakag mo. "

Natural Translation

Thanks for your invitation.

Literal Translation

Thanks for invitation your.

Intermediate

" Salamat sa yakag mo sa handaan. "

Natural Translation

Thanks for your invitation to the party.

Literal Translation

Thanks for invitation your to party.

Advanced

" Kung hindi dahil sa yakag ng kaibigan ko, hindi sana ako sumali sa samahan ng mga mananayaw. "

Natural Translation

If not for my friend's invitation, I would not have joined the group of dancers.

Literal Translation

If not because at invitation of friend my, not would I joined in group of plural dancer.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

magyakag AF VERB

to invite; to urge along

Object Focus Verbs

yakagin OF VERB

to invite [someone]; to urge [someone] along

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