sa kadugayan
The English word "eventually" is translated to Bisaya as sa kadugayan.
sa kadugayan is an adverb used to describe something that happens in the end.
Meaning: in the end (adv)
Did you know?
- In many Bisaya-speaking regions, if someone says sa kadugayan with a sigh, they may be implying that something took far too long to happen.
- While sa kadugayan means 'eventually', if you simply say dugay, you are usually telling someone they are being 'slow' or are 'late'.
- The word sa in this phrase is a descendant of the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian word *sa.
Examples in context
- Sa katapusan, nahinumduman na niya ang tanan.Eventually, she remembered everything.
- Sa kadugayan, makat-on ra ka.Eventually, you will learn.
- Sa kadugayan, mahuman ra ni nga trabaho.Eventually, this work will be finished.
- Sa kadugayan, makakita ra gyud ta og solusyon.Eventually, we will find a solution.
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are discussing a difficult task at home.
- JoseLisod kaayo kini nga buluhaton.This task is very difficult.
- MariaAyaw kabalaka, sa kadugayan, mahuman ra nato ni.Don't worry, eventually, we will finish this.
- JoseHinaot pa unta nga tinuod na.I hope that is true.
- MariaTigayon ra gyud na, Jose.It will happen, Jose.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
