EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Contemplation; deep thought; reflection...
to remove, to take away...
to unpack, to unbox...
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/NI-lay-NI-lay/
FIL: Ang malalim at matahimik na pag-iisip o pagninilay-nilay tungkol sa isang bagay; pagbubulay-bulay.
EN: Contemplation; deep thought; reflection
This is your 'staring at the ceiling at 3 AM' moment. It's when you're deep in thought, maybe over a cup of coffee, figuring out your life choices, your career path, or why you're still single. It's the official term for 'overthinking with purpose'.
Reduplication of 'nilay' (contemplation).
Often used with verbs like 'mag-nilay-nilay' (to contemplate). The reduplication adds a sense of duration or intensity to the act of thinking.
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🇵🇭 Kailangan ko ng panahon para sa kaunting nilay-nilay tungkol sa aking kinabukasan.
🇺🇸 I need some time for a little contemplation about my future.
🇵🇭 Pagkatapos ng mahabang araw, masarap mag-isa at mag-nilay-nilay.
🇺🇸 After a long day, it's nice to be alone and engage in deep thought.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.