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    Dumaya (en. To beckon)

    /duˈma.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Action or expression to call someone to come closer.
    Come here and listen to me.
    Dumaya ka na rito at makinig sa akin.
    To signal or summon someone with gestures.
    He beckoned to her with his hand.
    Dumaya siya sa kanya gamit ang kamay.
    To invite someone in a friendly or informal manner.
    Come to our gathering this Sunday.
    Dumaya ka sa aming salo-salo sa linggo.

    Etymology

    The word 'dumaya' comes from the root 'aya' which means to call or beckon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Come here
    A friendly invitation to come closer.
    Dumaya ka dito
    Just come now
    A casual way of asking someone to come.
    Dumaya ka na

    Related Words

    aya
    A root word related to calling or beckoning.
    aya
    sumama
    The hope of joining or attending an occasion.
    sumama

    Slang Meanings

    to win
    He won the fight earlier!
    Dumaya siya sa laban kanina!
    to be successful
    He succeeded again in the exam, he's great!
    Dumaya na naman siya sa exam, ang galing!
    to rise up
    You need to rise up, make up for the lost opportunity.
    Dumaya ka na, bawi ka sa nawalang pagkakataon.
    to get something
    I hope I got some of the food distribution earlier.
    Sana dumaya ako sa mga nabigay na pagkain kanina.