Halayhay (en. Settlement)
/haˈlai̯haj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of arranging or organizing items in a location.
The settlement of books on the table is neat and beautiful.
Ang halayhay ng mga libro sa mesa ay maayos at maganda.
Division of land or property into different parts.
The settlement of land caused disputes among families.
Ang halayhay ng lupain ay naging dahilan ng hidwaan sa mga pamilya.
Etymology
Root word from 'halay' referring to arrangement or distribution of things.
Common Phrases and Expressions
land settlement
Division of lands for various purposes.
halayhay ng lupa
Related Words
division
The process of shortening and organizing things.
paghahati
Slang Meanings
Just chill
Let's just chill, we don't need to rush.
Halayhay lang tayo, hindi na tayo magmadali.
Relax mode
Right now, we're in relax mode and just enjoying the beach.
Ngayon, halayhay lang tayo at enjoy sa beach.
No pressure
In the chill get-together, there's no pressure in the conversations.
Sa halayhay na get-together, walang pressure sa mga usapan.