Dalayday (en. Offering)

/da-la-y-daɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of offering presented during a ceremony or ritual.
The dalayday is an important part of their tradition in celebration.
Ang dalayday ay mahalagang bahagi ng kanilang tradisyon sa pagdiriwang.
The act of offering items or services to a higher power.
They performed a dalayday as a thanksgiving for their blessings.
Nagsagawa sila ng dalayday bilang pasasalamat sa kanilang mga biyaya.

Etymology

The term 'dalayday' is derived from the root word 'alay', meaning 'to offer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

offering of gratitude
An offering that expresses gratitude.
dalayday ng pasasalamat

Related Words

offering
A gift usually offered to gods or deities.
alay

Slang Meanings

Lazy or just chilling, like waiting around.
Wow, you're just dalayday there, not doing anything!
Aba, parang dalayday ka lang d'yan, wala kang ginagawa!
Nonchalant, just chilling about everything.
No matter what happens, he's just dalayday.
Kahit anong mangyari, dalayday lang siya.