Pagpayi (en. To advise)
pag-pah-yee
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of giving advice or suggestions to others.
I often advise my friend when she is confused.
Madalas akong nagpapayi sa aking kaibigan kapag siya ay nalilito.
The process of teaching others what to do.
She asked me how to do the project, so I advised her.
Nagtanong siya sa akin kung paano gumagawa ng proyekto, kaya't nagpayi ako.
Etymology
The term 'pagpayi' originates from the root word 'payi' meaning 'advice' or 'help'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Advice of service
Promotion of help or service to others.
Pagpayi ng serbisyo
Related Words
advice
A suggestion or recommendation given by one person on how others should act.
payo
help
The act of providing support or assistance to someone.
tulong
Slang Meanings
To buy food or groceries in excess of what is needed.
Let's pagpayi, we have plenty of food for the feast.
Pagpayi na tayo, marami tayong pagkain para sa handaan.
Excessive spending or shopping without purpose.
Wow, you pagpayi'd again at the mall even though you didn't need anything.
Grabe, nagpagpayi ka na naman sa mall kahit di naman kailangan.