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Modagaya

English

to abound; to be abundantverb

Alternative meanings

to abound; to be abundant; to exist in large quantity; to become plentiful; to be numerous or sufficient in amount

Pronunciation

moh-dah-GAH-yah

Root and affixes

Related to dagaya, abundant or prosperous. Modagaya expresses that something abounds or becomes abundant.

Variants or conjugations

to abound; abundant; abundance; many; to increase/become many; excess

Related words and expressions

many; abundance; abundant; excess; enough; harvest; wealth

Meaning and usage notes

Modagaya works for abound in the sense of existing in abundance. To simply say there are many, daghan sounds more everyday. For abundant as an adjective, dagaya or daghan can fit depending on the sentence.

aboundabundantmanyplentifulprosperquantity
Example 1

Modagaya ang prutas kung ting-ani.

Fruit is abundant during harvest season.

Example 2

Daghan kaayo ang isda sa dagat.

Fish are abundant in the sea.

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