Away (en. Malayo)

/əˈweɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Indicates absence.
His sibling is at school and he is away.
Ang kanyang kapatid ay nasa paaralan at siya ay wala dito.
Indicates the action of moving away from a place.
He left away from the crowded area.
Umalis siya palayo sa labas na puno ng tao.
Indicates distance from a place.
He lives far away from the town.
Nakatira siya malayo sa bayan.

Etymology

Often used in English, derived from the words 'a' and 'way'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stay away
to keep a distance
stay away
run away
to escape
run away

Related Words

distance
Indicates space or distance from an object.
layo

Slang Meanings

fight
You should stand up to that, you shouldn't give up.
Dapat lang na awayin mo 'yan, hindi ka dapat susuko.
against
We need to oppose the people against this.
Kailangan nating awayin ang mga taong kontra dito.
resist
Why are you just resisting, you can fight back.
Bakit ka na lang palag, kaya mo namang lumaban.