Nasasanay

Nasasanay is a Filipino verb form derived from the root sanay, which means to be accustomed to or to gain skill through practice. Nasasanay expresses an ongoing process of becoming accustomed to something or of being trained. It is commonly described as present progressive and is formed by the base sanay with the affixes na- and sa-, often with a reduplication of the syllable sa, as in nasasanay. This form is frequently followed by a phrase introduced by sa to indicate what is being learned or adjusted to. The form contrasts with sanay, which denotes a state of being accustomed, and with masasanay for future adaptation.

Usage: Nasasanay is used for people or groups in the act of adapting or being trained. It typically answers “is getting used to” or “is being trained in” and commonly combines with a prepositional phrase beginning with sa, such as nasasanay sa bagong sistema, nasasanay sa malamig na klima, or nasasanay sa pag-aalaga ng mga hayop. The nuance is one of gradual change rather than an instantaneous shift, and it can describe both personal adaptation and the process of training others.

Examples: Ang mga bagong empleyado ay nasasanay na sa kanilang tungkulin. Ang guro ay nasasanay na sa paggamit ng online learning platform. Ang mag-aaral ay nasasanay na sa online na klase.