Unsay makapapabilin nimo sulod sa daghang tuig?

What would make you stay for many years?

Pronunciation

OON-sai mah-kah-pah-pah-BEE-leen NEE-moh SOO-lohd sah DAHG-hahng TOO-eeg

Word by word

unsay = what
makapapabilin = would make someone stay or remain
nimo = you
sulod sa = for or during
daghang tuig = many years

Meaning and context

This is an open and reflective question about the conditions that would motivate someone to remain for a long time. Depending on the conversation, it may refer to a relationship, job, city, home, project, or community.