Maya (en. Myna)
ma-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of bird commonly found in Asia with great ability to communicate.
Mynas often make various sounds.
Ang mga maya ay madalas na nagsasalita ng iba't ibang tunog.
A colorful bird with an attractive appearance.
There are mynas with attractive feather colors.
May mga maya na may kaakit-akit na kulay ng balahibo.
A bird that belongs to the family Sturnidae.
The maya is part of the bird family called Sturnidae.
Ang maya ay kabilang sa pamilya ng mga ibon na tinatawag na Sturnidae.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Soon
A phrase meaning 'later' or 'just a moment'.
Maya-maya
Related Words
ibis
A type of bird with long beaks and usual behaviors.
ibis
tamsi
A word used to refer to birds such as the maya.
tamsi
Slang Meanings
Asking or investigating something
Maya, what's the news with you?
Maya, anong balita sa 'yo?
Just a little while
I'll be leaving soon.
Maya na ako aalis.
In the future or someday
Someday, you'll be famous too!
Maya, magiging sikat ka rin!