Kayahin (en. To be capable of)
/ka.ja.hin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating capability or possibility.
I will be able to handle all the responsibilities given to me.
Kayahin ko ang lahat ng mga responsibilidad na ibinigay sa akin.
Means to have the ability to do something.
I am saying that you can accomplish the necessary steps.
Sinasabi kong kayahin mo ang mga kinakailangang hakbang.
Often used to express confidence in a person's ability.
You can do that, so go ahead and do it.
Kaya mo yan, kaya kayahin mo na.
Etymology
From the word 'kaya' meaning 'to be able to' or 'to reach'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Easily achievable
Often used to express great ability or capacity for a task.
Kayang-kaya
You can do that
An encouragement or support to perform something due to confidence in ability.
Kaya mo yan
Related Words
can
A word used to express ability or possibility.
kaya
Slang Meanings
Come on, let's do this.
Let's finish this project so we can be done with it!
Kayahin na natin 'tong project na 'to para matapos na!
Go on, continue with it.
Let's go ahead with the plan, there's no turning back!
Kayahin na yung plano, wala nang atrasan!
Do it right now!
Just do it, don't hesitate!
Kayahin mo na 'yan, huwag nang mag-atubili!