From root: laya
Usage Note
Paglaya refers to the act or instance of attaining freedom, often from confinement or debt.
Examples
" Masaya ang paglaya niya. "
Natural Translation
His liberation is joyful.
Literal Translation
Joyful the liberation his.
" Ipinagdiriwang nila ang paglaya ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
They are celebrating the liberation of the country.
Literal Translation
Celebrating they the liberation of country.
" Pagkatapos ng maraming taon sa kulungan, hindi mapigilan ng pamilya ang luha nang dumating na ang araw ng paglaya ng kanilang ama. "
Natural Translation
After many years in prison, the family could not hold back their tears when the day of their father's release finally came.
Literal Translation
After of many years in prison, not stopped by family the tears when arrived already the day of liberation of their father.
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