giray
giráy with stress marks
vacillation; unstable walk
Usage Note
Giray describes a swaying, unsteady gait — the kind of walk seen in someone who is dizzy, drunk, or physically weak. It can also describe vacillation or wavering in decision-making. 'Gumigiray' (swaying/staggering) is used both literally for physical instability and figuratively for an indecisive mind.
Examples
" May giray ang lasing. "
Natural Translation
The drunk man has an unsteady walk.
Literal Translation
Has unsteady-walk the drunk.
" Kita ang giray ng lasing sa daan. "
Natural Translation
The unstable walk of the drunk person is visible on the road.
Literal Translation
Visible the unstable-walk of drunk in road.
" Dahil sa sobrang pagod at kawalan ng tulog, halatang-halata ang giray ng kanyang mga hakbang habang naglalakad pauwi. "
Natural Translation
Because of extreme exhaustion and lack of sleep, the unsteadiness of his steps was very obvious as he walked home.
Literal Translation
Because of very-much tiredness and lack of sleep, very-obvious the unsteady-walk of his steps while walking homeward.
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