From root: laya
Usage Note
Malaya describes a person or entity that is independent or not restricted by others.
Examples
" Malaya na ang ibon. "
Natural Translation
The bird is free now.
Literal Translation
Free now the bird.
" Ang ibon ay malaya. "
Natural Translation
The bird is free.
Literal Translation
The bird is free.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang pakikibaka, naging malaya ang bansa at malaya nang magpasya ang mga mamamayan sa kanilang kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
After a long struggle, the country became free and the citizens were now free to decide their own future.
Literal Translation
After of long struggle, became free the country and free now to-decide the citizens on their future.
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