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"
kaya : [pseudo-verb] feasible; [adjective] can; capable; able; able to afford; afford to; [noun] ability;
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kayâ : [conjunction] that's why; so; as a result; consequently; hence; the reason why; therefore; [enclitic] I wonder; I wonder if; do you suppose; perhaps; [idiom] used idiomatically to express doubt, question or surprise
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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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káyang-kaya : can really do it; you can really do it; can handle it
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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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kayá namán : [expression] that is why; therefore
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hindî kaya : [adjective] unable
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hangga't kaya : while you still can
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