layon
láyon with stress marks
intention; goal
Usage Note
Layon is a somewhat formal or literary word for intention, aim, or goal. It appears often in speeches, official documents, and essay writing. In casual speech, 'layunin' (the derived form) is more frequently heard.
Examples
" Mabuti ang layon mo. "
Natural Translation
Your intention is good.
Literal Translation
Good the intention your.
" Ang layon ng programa ay mapabilis ang pagbabago. "
Natural Translation
The goal of the program is to accelerate change.
Literal Translation
The intention of-the program is to-speed-up the change.
" Ang pangunahing layon ng samahan ay tulungan ang mga mahihirap na pamilya na makaahon sa kahirapan. "
Natural Translation
The main goal of the organization is to help poor families rise out of poverty.
Literal Translation
The main intention of-the organization is help the poor families to-rise from poverty.
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