laylay
layláy with stress marks
hanging; drooping
Usage Note
Laylay describes something that droops or hangs limply, such as tired arms, wilted plants, or sagging fabric. The reduplicated form emphasizes the sense of limpness. It can also describe a person who looks exhausted and deflated.
Examples
" Laylay na ang mga dahon. "
Natural Translation
The leaves are drooping now.
Literal Translation
Drooping already the leaves.
" Laylay na ang mga dahon ng halaman dahil sa tagtuyot. "
Natural Translation
The plant's leaves are drooping because of the dry season.
Literal Translation
Drooping already the leaves of-the plant because of-the dry-season.
" Pagkatapos ng buong araw na trabaho sa bukid, laylay na ang mga braso niya at halos hindi na makagalaw. "
Natural Translation
After a whole day of work in the field, his arms were drooping and he could barely move.
Literal Translation
After of-the whole day that work in field, drooping already the arms his and almost not can-move.
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