nagsanay

Nagsanay is a Filipino verb form derived from the root sanay, which broadly means to be accustomed to or to train. In ordinary use, nagsanay conveys that a person has practiced or undergone training, resulting in skill or familiarity. The form is commonly used to indicate a completed or experiential action in the past, though the exact aspect can shift with context and additional affixes.

Nagsanay can take a direct object that names the skill trained, or an infinitive verb phrase describing the activity. For example: Nagsanay siya ng pagsasalita sa harap ng madla. This sentence means “He practiced public speaking in front of an audience.” Nagsanay kami ng paglangoy tuwing umaga, meaning “We practiced swimming every morning.” In casual speech, speakers may also use nagsanay or nag-sanay with the same sense, depending on regional variation and aspect.

The related noun for the process is pagsasanay, meaning training or practice, while sanay by itself can function as an adjective meaning accustomed. The term is widely used in education, sports, and professional contexts to describe the act or result of deliberate practice.

See also: sanay; pagsasanay.