maglayo
to distance objects from each other
From root: layo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglayo
nag-la-YO
distanced objects from each other
Present (Incomplete)
naglalayo
nag-la-la-YO
distancing objects from each other
Future (Contemplated)
maglalayo
mag-la-la-YO
will distance objects from each other
Usage Note
Maglayo is used when intentionally placing distance between objects or individuals to keep them separated. It is often employed in contexts like organizing space or keeping conflicting parties apart.
Examples
" Maglayo ka ng mga silya. "
Natural Translation
Space the chairs apart.
Literal Translation
Distance you of plural chair.
" Kailangan nating maglayo ng mga upuan. "
Natural Translation
We need to distance the chairs from each other.
Literal Translation
Need we distance of plural chair.
" Pinakiusapan ng guro ang mga bata na maglayo ng kanilang mga mesa upang hindi sila magkopyahan sa pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
The teacher asked the children to space their desks apart so they would not copy from each other during the exam.
Literal Translation
Requested by-teacher the plural child distance of their plural desk so-that not they copy-each-other in exam.
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