Lumustay (en. Must stay)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that expresses obligation or necessity to stay.
The guests must stay at our home overnight.
Ang mga bisita ay lumustay sa aming tahanan ng magdamag.
Used in situations that require presence or staying in a place.
Despite the storm, the workers must stay to complete the project.
Sa kabila ng bagyo, kinakailangang lumustay ang mga manggagawa upang matapos ang proyekto.

Etymology

From the foreign term 'must stay' meaning required to stay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You must stay.
Expresses an obligation to stay.
Kailangan mong lumustay.

Related Words

stay
Shows the act of not leaving or moving from a place.
manatili

Slang Meanings

how are you
Have you checked in, bro? We haven't seen each other in a while.
Lumustay ka na ba, bro? Medyo matagal na tayong hindi nagkita.
just casual
How are you? Just casual, taking it easy!
Lumustay? Ope, ganyan lang, chill lang!