magkalayo
far from each other
From root: layo
Usage Note
Magkalayo is used to describe two or more things or people that are separated by a large distance. It implies a relationship of distance between them.
Examples
" Magkalayo ang aming mga paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Our schools are far from each other.
Literal Translation
Far-from-each-other the our schools.
" Magkalayo ang kanilang mga bahay. "
Natural Translation
Their houses are far from each other.
Literal Translation
Far from each other their houses.
" Kahit magkalayo kami ng aking kapatid ngayon, nagkakausap pa rin kami tuwing gabi sa telepono. "
Natural Translation
Even though my sibling and I are far from each other now, we still talk every night on the phone.
Literal Translation
Even-if far-from-each-other we of my sibling now, talk still we every night on phone.
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