"Sayang" is a word in TAGALOG, ILOKANO, CEBUANO

interj. what a waste.

sayang
Definition: see sayang1 see sayang2

sayang1
Definition: (intj) what a pity!
Notes: Malay

sayang2
Active Verb: magsayang
Definition: (verb) to be wasted
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Definition:
Notes:
Examples: Huwag kang magsayang ng pera ng magulang mo. (You should not waste the money of your parents.)

sáyang expression of regret at s.t.
wasted or an opportunity missed.
Sáyang lang ang ákung pag-anhi kay wà mi magkítà, I came for nothing because we didnt meet.
Sáyang wà nákù madá ang ákung báting sut.
Mangalígù tà ta, Too bad I didnt bring my bathing suit.
We could have gone swimming.
v [B1256; b6] for s.t.
to be a waste, consider it so.