Kaya (en. Can)

ka-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses ability or possibility.

I can finish the work tomorrow.

Kaya kong tapusin ang trabaho bukas.

Expresses justification in a situation.

You should do this because you can.

Dapat mong gawin ito dahil kaya mo.

adjective

Refers to a quality or ability.

That child is very good; they can do everything.

Ang batang iyon ay napakagaling; kaya niya ang lahat.

You can do it!

Emphasizes confidence in a person's ability.

Kaya mo yan!

I hope I can.

Expresses a desire to achieve something.

Sana kaya ko.

blend

Ability to mix different ingredients.

timpla

ability

Skill or capability in a particular field.

abilidad

you can do it!

You got this, dude! Don’t worry!

Kaya mo yan, dude! Huwag kang mag-alala!

it's doable now

It's doable now, bro! Even that assignment!

Kaya na, bro! Pati na 'yung assignment!

that's why

That's why you didn't study, eh!

Kaya naman pala di ka nag-aral, eh!