From root: iyak
Usage Note
Pag-iyak refers to the instance or process of weeping as a concept or noun.
Examples
" Walang saysay ang pag-iyak. "
Natural Translation
Crying is pointless.
Literal Translation
Without sense the crying.
" Hindi solusyon ang pag-iyak. "
Natural Translation
Crying is not the solution.
Literal Translation
Not solution the act-of-crying.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang pag-iyak, unti-unting gumaan ang kaniyang loob at nakatulog na rin siya. "
Natural Translation
After a long bout of crying, her heart gradually felt lighter and she was finally able to sleep.
Literal Translation
After of long crying, little-by-little lightened the her inside and able-to-sleep also she.
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