saray
sáray with stress marks
level; layer
Usage Note
Saray denotes a horizontal layer, tier, or level — used in both physical descriptions (layers of a structure) and abstract contexts (levels of society). It is similar in meaning to 'antas' (level/rank) but more specifically evokes the image of stacked layers. Common in architecture, geology, and social analysis.
Examples
" May tatlong saray ang keyk. "
Natural Translation
The cake has three layers.
Literal Translation
There-is three layer the cake.
" May tatlong saray ang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The house has three levels.
Literal Translation
There-is three level the house.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang bawat saray ng lipunan ay may kaniya-kaniyang papel sa pag-unlad ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that each layer of society has its own role in the development of the country.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the teacher that the each layer of society has each-its-own role in development of country.
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