From root: layo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumayo
lu-ma-YO
moved away
Present (Incomplete)
lumalayo
lu-ma-la-YO
moving away
Future (Contemplated)
lalayo
la-la-YO
will move away
Usage Note
Lumayo is used to describe the act of physically distancing oneself from a person or object, and can also be used figuratively to express moving away from a situation or relationship. It is often employed in emotional contexts where someone needs to create space for their own well-being.
Examples
" Lumayo ka sa apoy. "
Natural Translation
Move away from the fire.
Literal Translation
Move-away you from fire.
" Maaaring lumayo ang aso sa ingay. "
Natural Translation
The dog might move away from the noise.
Literal Translation
Possible move-away the dog at noise.
" Minsan, kailangan mong lumayo sandali sa mga taong nakasasama sa iyong kalooban para magkaroon ka ng kapayapaan. "
Natural Translation
Sometimes, you need to distance yourself for a while from people who are bad for your well-being so you can have peace.
Literal Translation
Sometimes, need you move-away briefly from the [plural] people bad to your inner-self so have you [object] peace.
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