Ayain (en. Invite)
a-ya-in
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to inviting a person to attend an occasion.
Invite her to the wedding on Saturday.
Ayain mo siya sa kasal sa Sabado.
Inviting or calling a person to join a public or private activity.
Invite friends to your birthday party.
Ayain ang mga kaibigan sa iyong birthday party.
Etymology
The word 'ayain' comes from the root word 'aya' which means 'to request' or 'to invite'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
invite everyone
Invite all people to attend.
ayain ang lahat
invite him/her
Invite him/her to join.
ayain siya
Related Words
aya
The root word of 'ayain' referring to requesting or inviting.
aya
anyaya
The result of an invitation, which may be an invitation or offer.
anyaya
Slang Meanings
to call or invite
Invite Mark to play with us later.
Ayain mo si Mark na maglaro tayo mamaya.
to gather/invite
Okay, let's invite our friends over to the house.
Sige, ayain na natin ang mga kaibigan natin sa bahay.
to accompany
You should invite him so he won't be alone.
Dapat ayain mo siya para hindi siya mag-isa.