Mapakyas

to failverb

Alternative meanings

To fail, not achieve a goal, or not get the expected result.

Pronunciation

mah-pak-YAHS

Root and affixes

From pakyas, failure or failed; ma- forms an action or state of ending up failing.

Variants or conjugations

mapakyas = to fail; napakyas = failed; pakyas = failed; kapakyasan = failure or frustration.

Related words and expressions

sayop = mistake; kapakyasan = failure; pagsulay = attempt; daog = win.

Meaning and usage notes

Works for projects, plans, exams, or attempts that do not go well. For getting a specific answer wrong, masayop may be more direct.