Duyan (en. Cradle)

/ˈdu.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of container where a baby is placed to sleep or kept safe.

The mother placed the baby in the cradle before she slept.

Nilagay ng ina ang sanggol sa duyan bago siya matulog.

An object that is usually flat and has an upper part designed for resting.

The cradle is hung on the branches of the tree.

Ang duyan ay nakasabit sa mga sanga ng puno.

native language

cradle of stars

A description of the awe-inspiring or beautiful nature.

duyan ng mga bituin

baby

A person who is newly born.

sanggol

Cozy spot

Come on, let's sleep in the duyan in the back of the house.

Tara na, matulog na tayo sa duyan sa likod ng bahay.

Easy and happy state

My life right now feels like I'm just in a duyan.

Ang buhay ko ngayon parang nasa duyan lang eh.

Any place as long as it’s relaxing

Anywhere as long as there's a duyan, I'm good.

Kahit saan basta may duyan, okay na ako.