From root: laya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalaya
pi-na-la-YA
set free
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalaya
pi-na-pa-la-YA
setting free
Future (Contemplated)
papalayain
pa-pa-la-ya-IN
will set free
Usage Note
Palayain is used when referring to the act of liberating someone or something from physical captivity, legal detention, or oppressive circumstances. It often carries a formal or serious tone, appearing frequently in legal contexts, news reports, and emotional appeals for freedom.
Examples
" Palayain mo ang ibon. "
Natural Translation
Set the bird free.
Literal Translation
Set-free you the bird.
" Gusto nating layain ang ating bayan. "
Natural Translation
We want to liberate our country.
Literal Translation
Want by-us to-liberate the our country.
" Nangako ang pamahalaan na palayain ang mga bilanggong walang sapat na ebidensya laban sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
The government promised to free the prisoners against whom there is no sufficient evidence.
Literal Translation
Promised the government that set-free the prisoners without enough of evidence against to them.
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