Giyahan

to guide / to directverb

Alternative meanings

To guide, orient, or direct someone or something toward a path, direction, purpose, or goal.

Pronunciation

gee-YAH-han

Root and affixes

From giya, guide or guidance; -han marks the object or recipient of the guiding action.

Variants or conjugations

giyahan = to guide or direct; mogiya = to guide; padulngon = to direct toward; dalhon sa dalan = to lead along the road.

Related words and expressions

giya = guide; dalan = road/path; tumong = goal; direksyon = direction.

Meaning and usage notes

Works for guiding people, processes, plans, or decisions toward a goal. For physically leading someone along a road, dalhon sa dalan is more literal.