From root: iyak
Usage Note
Palaiyak describes a person, often a child, who has a habit of crying very easily or frequently.
Examples
" Palaiyak ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
The baby is prone to crying.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-crying the baby.
" Ang bunso nila ay palaiyak. "
Natural Translation
Their youngest child is prone to crying.
Literal Translation
The youngest their is prone-to-crying.
" Dati siyang palaiyak noong maliit pa, pero ngayong nag-aaral na siya, mas matatag na ang loob niya. "
Natural Translation
He used to be prone to crying when he was little, but now that he is in school, he is much braver.
Literal Translation
Before he prone-to-crying when small still, but now studying already he, more steady the inside his.
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