layaw
láyaw with stress marks
freedom from control; ease; pampered
Usage Note
Layaw describes the state of being free from strict discipline — often used to describe a child who is spoiled or indulged. The phrase 'malayaw' (overly pampered) is commonly used by parents and grandparents when commenting on permissive child-rearing.
Examples
" Sobra ang layaw ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is too spoiled.
Literal Translation
Too-much the pampering of-the child.
" Gusto ko ang buhay na may layaw. "
Natural Translation
I like a life with ease.
Literal Translation
Want I the life that has ease.
" Dahil sa labis na layaw na ibinigay ng kanyang mga magulang, nahirapan siyang harapin ang mga pagsubok ng tunay na buhay. "
Natural Translation
Because of the excessive indulgence his/her parents gave, he/she struggled to face the trials of real life.
Literal Translation
Because in excessive pampering that-given by his/her parents, struggled he/she-to face the trials of true life.
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