laot
laót with stress marks
high seas; ocean
Usage Note
Laot refers to the open sea far from shore, evoking vastness and distance. It appears frequently in poetry, folk songs, and literature as a metaphor for life's uncertainties or the journey of separation. The phrase sa karagatan at laot (in the seas and the ocean) emphasizes extreme distance.
Examples
" Nasa laot ang bangka. "
Natural Translation
The boat is out on the open sea.
Literal Translation
At-the high-seas the boat.
" Malayo ang laot. "
Natural Translation
The high seas are far.
Literal Translation
Far the high seas.
" Maagang lumalayag patungo sa laot ang mga mangingisda upang makahuli bago pa man sumikat ang araw. "
Natural Translation
The fishermen sail out to the open sea early so they can catch fish even before the sun rises.
Literal Translation
Early sailing toward the high-seas the fishermen so-that can-catch before even rise the sun.
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