Also means
As an interjection (Hayo!), it means 'Go!' or 'Get out of here!' — a command to leave or proceed.
Usage Note
Hayo refers to the general drift, trend, or consensus of public sentiment or opinion — a somewhat literary or formal term for the way things are heading or what people generally think. It is also used in the sense of an overall tendency or direction of events.
Examples
" Ganito ang hayo ng usapan. "
Natural Translation
This is the drift of the conversation.
Literal Translation
Like-this the direction of-the conversation.
" Ang hayo ng bayan ay nagnanais ng pagbabago. "
Natural Translation
The general sentiment of the nation desires change.
Literal Translation
The direction-of the nation is desires change.
" Sinusubaybayan ng mga pulitiko ang hayo ng damdamin ng publiko bago sila magpasya tungkol sa batas. "
Natural Translation
Politicians monitor the drift of public sentiment before they decide on the law.
Literal Translation
Monitor of-the politicians the direction of sentiment of-the public before they decide about to law.
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