EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be blessed with; to be graced with...
pawnshop...
agent, representative...
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/pag-bi-ya-YA-an/
FIL: Ang pagkakalooban o pagkalooban ng biyaya, pabor, o anumang mabuting bagay mula sa isang mas mataas na kapangyarihan o mapagpalang pagkakataon.
EN: to be blessed with; to be graced with
This is the verb for when the universe is on your side. 'Sana all!' When you get that unexpected 13th-month pay, find 500 pesos in an old pair of jeans, or your crush finally notices you. 'Nawa'y pagbiyayaan ka' is the formal way of saying 'I hope you get lucky' or 'May you be blessed.'
Mula sa salitang 'biyaya' (grace, blessing).
A verb in the passive/benefactive voice. The subject of the sentence is the one who receives the blessing.
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🇵🇭 Nawa'y pagbiyayaan ka ng mabuting kalusugan.
🇺🇸 May you be blessed with good health.
🇵🇭 Swerte ang pamilyang pagbiyayaan ng kambal na anak.
🇺🇸 The family that was graced with twin children is lucky.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.