magyaya
magyayâ with stress marks
to invite; to coax
From root: yaya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagyaya
nag-ya-YA
invited
Present (Incomplete)
nagyayaya
nag-ya-ya-YA
is inviting
Future (Contemplated)
magyayaya
mag-ya-ya-YA
will invite
Usage Note
Magyaya is the actor-focus form used in everyday informal speech for inviting or coaxing someone to join an activity. The final-syllable stress distinguishes this verb from the homonym yaya meaning nanny, so learners should be careful with intonation when using either word.
Examples
" Magyaya ka ng kaibigan mo. "
Natural Translation
Invite your friend.
Literal Translation
Invite you of friend your.
" Mahilig magyaya ng inuman si Juan tuwing Biyernes ng gabi. "
Natural Translation
Juan loves to invite people for drinks every Friday night.
Literal Translation
Fond to-invite of drinking-session , Juan every Friday of night.
" Kung gusto mong magyaya ng pamilya sa piknik, mag-text ka maaga para may makapaghanda sila. "
Natural Translation
If you want to invite the family to a picnic, text them early so they have time to prepare.
Literal Translation
If want you to-invite of family to picnic, text you early so that there-is can-prepare they.
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