Hanay (en. Row)

ha-nay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A line or horizontal arrangement of things or people.
The students lined up in front of the school.
Naghanay ang mga estudyante sa harap ng paaralan.
A systematic arrangement of items related to each other.
The books were arranged in a row according to subject.
Ang mga libro ay naghanay ayon sa paksa.

Etymology

Various languages in the Philippines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

line of people
An organized group of people lined up.
hanay ng mga tao
to line up
The action of arranging things or people in a row.
maghanay

Related Words

queue
A part of the row where people or things are lined up.
pila
systematic arrangement
A process of orderly placing of items in a row.
sistematikong pagkakaayos

Slang Meanings

To move or take action.
Let’s move, the game is about to start!
Hanay na tayo, magsimula na ang laban!
To stand or get ready.
Stand up, it's time for the rehearsal!
Hanay kayo, oras na para sa rehearsal!
To speak or converse.
Listen up, I have something to tell you.
Hanay, may sasabihin ako sa inyo.