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.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

blend
Ability to mix different ingredients.
timpla
ability
Skill or capability in a particular field.
abilidad

Slang Meanings

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!