From root: laya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakalaya
na-ka-LA-ya
was able to get free
Present (Incomplete)
nakakalaya
na-ka-ka-LA-ya
is able to get free
Future (Contemplated)
makakalaya
ma-ka-ka-LA-ya
will be able to get free
Usage Note
Makalaya is used to express the ability or opportunity to become free from a physical, emotional, or situational restriction, such as being released from prison or escaping a difficult relationship. It emphasizes the successful transition into a state of liberty after a period of confinement or constraint.
Examples
" Gusto niyang makalaya. "
Natural Translation
He wants to be free.
Literal Translation
Want he/she to-be-able-to-get-free.
" Sana makalaya na ang mga bilanggo. "
Natural Translation
I hope the prisoners will be able to get free soon.
Literal Translation
Hope to-be-able-to-get-free already the plural prisoners.
" Matagal na siyang nagsisikap na makalaya sa pagkalulong sa sugal bago nasira ang kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He has long been striving to break free from his gambling addiction before it ruined his family.
Literal Translation
Long already he/she striving to to-be-able-to-get-free from addiction in gambling before got-ruined the his/her family.
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