laya
layà with stress marks
freedom
Also means
Laya can also mean a type of fishing net or the state of being set loose.
Usage Note
Layà is the root word for freedom, describing a state of being liberated from control or confinement. It is most commonly used in forms like 'malaya' (free) or 'kalayaan' (liberty) when discussing national independence or personal release.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang laya. "
Natural Translation
Freedom is important.
Literal Translation
Important the freedom.
" Ngayon ang araw ng kanyang laya. "
Natural Translation
Today is the day of his/her freedom.
Literal Translation
Today the day of his/her freedom.
" Ipinaglaban ng ating mga bayani ang laya na ngayon ay tinatamasa natin sa bawat araw ng ating buhay. "
Natural Translation
Our heroes fought for the freedom that we now enjoy in every day of our lives.
Literal Translation
Fought-for by-our the heroes the freedom that now enjoy we in every day of our life.
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