From root: layo
Usage Note
Malayo describes something that is distant or not near. For example, Malayo ang bayan means the town is far.
Examples
" Malayo ang paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The school is far.
Literal Translation
Far the school.
" Malayo ba ang bahay niyo? "
Natural Translation
Is your house far?
Literal Translation
Far [question ,] the house yours?
" Kahit malayo ang aming probinsya sa lungsod, umuuwi pa rin kami tuwing kapaskuhan. "
Natural Translation
Even though our province is far from the city, we still go home every Christmas season.
Literal Translation
Even-though far the our province to city, go-home still also we every Christmas-season.
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