EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to handle/afford/do...
improvised gun...
plug; stopper; gag...
Pang-uri
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/ma-KA-ya/
FIL: Magkaroon ng kakayahan, lakas, o pondo upang isagawa, harapin, o tustusan ang isang bagay.
EN: to be able to handle/afford/do
The ultimate question before you 'add to cart' or accept a new project: 'Makakaya ko ba 'to?' It covers everything from physical strength (Can I lift this?), financial capacity (Can I afford this?), to emotional fortitude (Can I handle this drama?). It's the cornerstone of Filipino self-assessment. 'Kaya mo yan!' is its motivational cousin.
From `ma-` (ability/potential verb prefix) + `kaya` (can, able).
ROOT MEANING: ability; capable, can
A very common verb of ability. 'Makakaya' is the future tense/infinitive. 'Nakaya' is past tense. 'Kinakaya' is present tense.
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🇵🇭 Huwag kang mag-alala, makakaya mo ang lahat ng pagsubok na ito.
🇺🇸 Don't worry, you will be able to handle all these challenges.
🇵🇭 Sana makaya ng budget natin ang pagbili ng bagong ref.
🇺🇸 I hope our budget will be able to afford buying a new fridge.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.