From root: payapa
Usage Note
Mapayapa describes a person, place, or situation that is calm and undisturbed. You can use it to talk about a quiet morning or a non-violent protest.
Examples
" Mapayapa ang aming bayan. "
Natural Translation
Our town is peaceful.
Literal Translation
Peaceful the our town.
" Ang gabi ay napakayapa. "
Natural Translation
The night is peaceful.
Literal Translation
The night is peaceful.
" Mas mapayapa ang isip ko tuwing nakakausap ko ang aking pamilya pagkatapos ng isang mahirap na araw sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
My mind is more peaceful whenever I get to talk with my family after a hard day at work.
Literal Translation
More peaceful the mind my whenever can-talk-to I the my family after of one hard day at work.
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