From root: laya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumaya
lu-MA-ya
became free
Present (Incomplete)
lumalaya
lu-ma-LA-ya
becoming free
Future (Contemplated)
lalaya
la-LA-ya
will become free
Usage Note
Lumaya is primarily used to describe someone gaining physical or political freedom, such as being released from prison or a colonial power. In everyday conversation, it can also metaphorically refer to finding relief from a heavy burden or a toxic relationship.
Examples
" Gusto niyang lumaya. "
Natural Translation
He wants to be free.
Literal Translation
Want he to-become-free.
" Gusto na nilang lumaya mula sa hirap. "
Natural Translation
They want to be free from hardship.
Literal Translation
Want already they to-become-free from the hardship.
" Matagal siyang nagtrabaho nang husto upang makatipid at lumaya sa utang na bumabagabag sa kaniya. "
Natural Translation
He worked hard for a long time in order to save up and break free from the debt that was troubling him.
Literal Translation
Long he worked hard in-order to-save and become-free from debt that troubling to him.
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