What Is “Kaya” In English? (Answers)
KAYA IN ENGLISH – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Tagalog, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to talk about the English translation of the word “Kaya” based on context and give some example sentences.
Kaya could mean many things. It could be used to ask if someone could still handle something, if they can go on, or if they are able to do something. For example:
“Kaya mo pa ba? Baka gusto mong magpahinga muna?”
Translation: Can you still go through with this? Maybe you’d like to rest for a bit?
Kaya mo bang buhatin ang lamesa papunta sa kwarto ko?
Translation: Are you able to move that table to my room?
It could also be used to describe your financial status. For example:
- May-kaya = rich/financially stabl
- walang-kaya sa buhay = poor
In addition, it could be used to describe understanding of something.
“Kaya pala doon siya pumunta, may bibilhin pala.”
Translation: So that’s why he went there, there’s something he needed to buy.
It can also be used as a transition word:
“Nagutom na talaga ako kaya kinain ko yung ulam na para dapat kay Peter”.
Translation: I was hungry, so I ate the food that was supposed to be for Peter.
It can also be used to describe wonder:
“Ano kaya laman ng box na ito?”
Translation: I wonder what’s inside this box?
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