From root: layo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilayuan
ni-la-yu-AN
avoided something
Present (Incomplete)
nilalayuan
ni-la-la-yu-AN
avoiding something
Future (Contemplated)
lalayuan
la-la-yu-AN
will avoid something
Usage Note
Layuan is used when instructing someone to physically distance themselves from a person or object, or figuratively to avoid a bad habit or toxic situation. It focuses on the target being avoided and implies a conscious decision to maintain space for safety or personal reasons.
Examples
" Layuan mo ang aso. "
Natural Translation
Stay away from the dog.
Literal Translation
Avoid you the dog.
" Ayaw kong layuan ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to avoid my friend.
Literal Translation
Dislike I avoid the friend my.
" Pinayuhan siya ng doktor na layuan ang matatamis na pagkain habang ginagamot ang kaniyang sakit. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised him to stay away from sweet foods while his illness was being treated.
Literal Translation
Advised he/she by-the doctor to avoid the sweet foods while being-treated the his/her illness.
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