Root: kaya
kaya is a common word root in the Filipino language.
Meaning of the root kaya:
ROOT DEFINITION:
~ related to
1.) ability, able (to do something), 2.) thus, that's why, therefore
Kaya Words and Definitions:
Example words using the Filipino / Tagalog root "kaya"
kayâ : 1.) [conjunction] so; that's why; as a result; consequently; hence; the reason why; therefore;
2.) [enclitic] perhaps; I wonder; I wonder if; do you suppose; maybe;
* when an enclitic, kaya is used idiomatically to express doubt, question or surprise
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kaya : 1.) [adjective] can; could; able; capable; feasible;
2.) [adjective] able to afford; afford to;
3.) [noun] ability;
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kayanin : [verb] to be able to endure or cope with something; to be able to handle doing something; to be able to do or accomplish something
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makaya : [verb] to be able to do; to afford; to be able to afford; to be able to cope; to be able to handle something;
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makayanan : [verb] to handle something; to endure something; to be able to do something; to be able to endure something
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káyang-kaya : can really do it; you can really do it; can handle it
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lupakaya : unable to do and move because of weakness and lack of ability; powerless; incapacitated; debilitated; helpless;
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kayá lang : [conjunction] the trouble is; the thing is; the problem is; the only thing is; (counter-expectation conjunction)
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alopakayá : in a state of incapacity or powerlessness; unable to perform tasks or move due to weakness or lack of ability; incapacitated; powerless; helpless; debilitated;
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hindî kaya : [adjective] unable
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kayá namán : [expression] that is why; therefore
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hangga't kaya : while you still can
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may-kakayahan : [adjective] having sufficient power, skill, etc.
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