From root: laya
Usage Note
Pagpapalaya is the act of setting someone or something free, such as a prisoner or a caged bird.
Examples
" Inaantay nila ang pagpapalaya. "
Natural Translation
They are waiting for the release.
Literal Translation
Awaiting they the release.
" Tuwang-tuwa sila sa pagpapalaya sa bihag. "
Natural Translation
They are very happy with the release of the captive.
Literal Translation
Very-happy they in release of captive.
" Matapos mapatunayang inosente, iniutos ng hukom ang agarang pagpapalaya sa lalaki na higit sa sampung taon nang nakapiit. "
Natural Translation
After being proven innocent, the judge ordered the immediate release of the man who had been imprisoned for more than ten years.
Literal Translation
After being-proven innocent, ordered by judge the immediate release of man that more than ten years already imprisoned.
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