Meaning of gánya

gánya

Hiligaynon

To like, wish to have, desire, fancy, long for, take to, go in for, be attracted by or pleased with, hanker after. Nagánya akó siníng báyò. I like (or am pleased with) this jacket. Kon makítà mo ang íya bág-o nga baláy magánya ka gid. When you see his new house, you will certainly like it very much. Ganyahá (paganyahá) siá sa pagbakál siníng mga sapátos. Make him fancy and buy these boots. Ginpagánya ko siá sa pagupúd sa ákon. I persuaded him to accompany me. Nagánya siá sa pagsugál. He has taken to gambling. He has gone in for gambling. (see lúyag, gána, bangá).