hayagan
open; public; unconcealed
From root: hayag
Usage Note
Hayagan describes actions done in plain sight or without any attempt to hide them.
Examples
" Hayagan ang kanilang away. "
Natural Translation
Their fight is out in the open.
Literal Translation
Open the their fight.
" Hayagan ang pagsuporta niya sa kandidato. "
Natural Translation
His/Her support for the candidate is public.
Literal Translation
Open the support his/her to candidate.
" Hayagan niyang inamin ang kaniyang pagkakamali sa harap ng buong opisina nang hindi nahihiya o nagtatago. "
Natural Translation
He openly admitted his mistake in front of the whole office without being ashamed or hiding anything.
Literal Translation
Openly he admitted the his mistake in front of whole office while not ashamed or hiding.
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