EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
sailing; voyage...
Suddenly, without warning, abruptly...
Annoyance, vexation, exasperation...
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/pa-ma-ma-LA-yag/
FIL: Ang akto ng paglalakbay sa tubig gamit ang isang sasakyang-dagat, lalo na ang may layag.
EN: sailing; voyage
Before Grab, Angkas, or even airplanes, this was the ultimate long-distance travel. It's the act of sailing, going on a voyage. Think Magellan's crew, the ancient Austronesians exploring the Pacific, or even just a rich person on their yacht in Subic. It's the OG way to 'travel a-sea'.
From pa- + mam- (from ma- + layag) + layag. The root 'layag' means 'sail'.
Can be used literally for sailing or metaphorically for a journey or venture.
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🇵🇭 Matagal at mapanganib ang pamamalayag noong unang panahon.
🇺🇸 Sailing in ancient times was long and dangerous.
🇵🇭 Ang buhay ay isang pamamalayag sa malawak na karagatan ng panahon.
🇺🇸 Life is a voyage on the vast ocean of time.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.