Nasanay

Nasanay is a Filipino verb form that conveys the process of becoming accustomed to something or having grown used to it. In everyday usage, it describes adjustment to people, places, routines, or conditions, and can function in both descriptive and experiential contexts.

Etymology and related forms: Nasanay derives from the root sanay, which generally carries the sense of habit, practice, or training. In Filipino, affixes and voice systems shape tense and aspect, so the word appears in various forms such as sanay (used to or accustomed), nasanay (has become accustomed, or has trained), and related verbs like magsanay (to practice or train oneself). The exact form chosen depends on tense, aspect, and grammatical voice within a sentence.

Usage and examples: Nasanay is commonly used to express that one has adjusted to a new situation. For example, Nasanay na ako sa ingay ng lungsod, meaning I am already used to the noise of the city. Another example is Nasanay na siya sa mahabang oras ng trabaho, meaning She has become accustomed to long working hours. It can also describe broader adaptability, such as Nasanay na ang pamilya sa bagong klima. In speech, sanay itself is often used as an adjective meaning accustomed, as in Sanay na ako sa ganitong gawain.

See also: Sanay, to train or practice; Sanayin, to train someone; Filipino vocabulary related to habit and adaptation.