malay
maláy with stress marks
consciousness; awareness; conscious
Usage Note
Malay is a core term for conscious awareness — nawalan ng malay (lost consciousness) is the standard phrase for fainting and is used widely in medical contexts. In spiritual and folk contexts, malay also touches on the soul's awareness, appearing in discussions of prayer, meditation, and folk healing.
Examples
" Wala na siyang malay. "
Natural Translation
He is already unconscious.
Literal Translation
None already he consciousness.
" Wala siyang malay. "
Natural Translation
He/She has no consciousness.
Literal Translation
None he/she consciousness.
" Nang mabangga ang kotse, nawalan ng malay ang drayber at agad siyang dinala sa ospital. "
Natural Translation
When the car crashed, the driver lost consciousness and was immediately taken to the hospital.
Literal Translation
When crashed the car, lost of consciousness the driver and immediately he taken to hospital.
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