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    Alay (en. Offering)

    /əˈlaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An offering or sacrifice made to a person or spirit.
    His offering to the church was a large donation.
    Ang kanyang alay sa simbahan ay isang malaking donasyon.
    The sacrifice of something for a noble purpose.
    Many offered their lives for freedom.
    Maraming nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan.
    A number of people or things offered for a special reason.
    His offering is a sign of his love.
    Ang kanyang alay ay tanda ng kanyang pagmamahal.

    Etymology

    From the word 'alay' meaning offering or sacrifice.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    offering of life
    The promotion of life for others.
    alay ng buhay
    offering to the country
    An offering or sacrifice for the welfare of the nation.
    alay sa bayan

    Related Words

    sacrifice
    A form of offering where something is given up or sacrificed.
    sacrificio
    offering process
    The process of creating an offering or gift.
    pag-aalay

    Slang Meanings

    Like, giving everything for someone, almost idolizing them.
    Mark is crazy, he totally gives everything for his girlfriend, he gives in to whatever she wants.
    Grabe si Mark, alay na alay sa kanyang girlfriend, kahit anong gusto nito, ibinibigay.
    Extremely caring or nurturing, sometimes overwhelming.
    He is so caring for all his friends, it's like he doesn't even sleep taking care of them.
    Alay na alay siya sa lahat ng kaibigan niya, parang di siya natutulog sa pag-aalaga.
    Like giving so much to the point of suffering.
    Don't be too dedicated to your work, you might burnout.
    Huwag masyadong alay sa trabaho, baka ma-burnout ka.