may-kaya

Tagalog

Etymology

may (“to have”) +‎ kaya (“to be able to”). Literally to have the ability to; can do.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maɪˈkaːɪa/

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Adjective

may-kaya

1. Description for people who can afford more than basic necessities.

   Dati pang-mayayaman lang ang cellphone. Ngayon basta may-kaya ay makabibili na nito.

   Cellphones used to be for the really wealthy. Now these can be bought by those who can afford them.