layag
layág with stress marks
sail of a boat; to voyage
Usage Note
Layag is deeply tied to the maritime heritage of the Philippines. As a noun it names the sail of a traditional boat; as a verb it means to set sail or voyage. It evokes the seafaring culture of coastal Filipino communities.
Examples
" Maganda ang layag ng bangka. "
Natural Translation
The boat's sail is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the sail of-the boat.
" Sira ang layag dahil sa malakas na hangin. "
Natural Translation
The sail is broken because of the strong wind.
Literal Translation
Broken the sail because in strong that wind.
" Maaga pa lamang ay naglayag na ang mga mangingisda upang abutan nila ang masaganang huli bago tumaas ang araw. "
Natural Translation
The fishermen set sail early so that they could catch a bountiful haul before the sun rose high.
Literal Translation
Early still set-sail already the fishermen so-that to-reach they the bountiful catch before to-rise the sun.
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