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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Maayo na lang

English

fortunately; luckilyadverb

Alternative meanings

An expression used to show that something happened in a favorable or lucky way.

Pronunciation

ma-AH-yo na LANG

Root and affixes

Phrase formed from maayo, good, and na lang, expressing relief or a favorable result.

Variants or conjugations

maayo na lang; swerte na lang; palaran

Related words and expressions

luck, relief, favorable, good, result

Meaning and usage notes

“Maayo na lang” is similar to “fortunately” or “luckily” in many everyday contexts.

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Example 1

Maayo na lang, wala mi naulanan.

Fortunately, we did not get rained on.

Example 2

Maayo na lang, naabot siya sa oras.

Fortunately, he arrived on time.

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