Usages of Nanay
Magpunta tayo sa palengke at hanapin natin si Nanay na suki doon.
Let's go to the market and look for Mother who is a regular customer there.
Si Nanay naman ay naiwan sa probinsya kasama si Ate ko.
Mother, on the other hand, stayed in the province with my older sister.
Mas gusto ni Tatay ang pelikula, pero mas gusto ni Nanay ang balita sa telebisyon.
My father prefers movies, but my mother prefers the news on television.
Nagluluto si Nanay sa kalan, at ako naman ay naghuhugas ng pinggan.
Mother is cooking on the stove, while I am washing dishes.
Ingatan mo ang bata habang nagluluto si Nanay sa kusina.
Take care of the child while Mother is cooking in the kitchen.
Niluto ni Nanay ang keso at itlog sa kawali para sa mabilis na meryenda.
Mother cooked cheese and eggs in the pan for a quick snack.
Narito ang sandok; pakibigay mo ito kay Nanay sa kusina.
Here is the ladle; please give it to Mother in the kitchen.
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