Hayaan (en. Allow)

/ha.jaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb indicating permission or allowance.

Let him study on his own.

Hayaan mo na siyang mag-aral ng mag-isa.

To grant the right to do something.

Let him join the game.

Hayaan mo siyang sumali sa laro.

To not obstruct or prevent anyone.

Let the children play outside.

Hayaan ang mga bata na maglaro sa labas.

Derived from the word 'haya' meaning 'allow' or 'permit'.

just let it be

Expressing willingness to let things continue or not to hinder a situation.

hayaan mo na

let them choose

Giving others the opportunity to decide for themselves.

hayaan mo silang pumili

permission

A process of granting someone the right or permission to do something.

pahintulot

I don't care.

Let them be, as long as I don't bother you.

Hayaan mo sila, basta't di kita pinapakialaman.

Just enjoy it.

Just let it be, just enjoy that.

Hayaan mo na lang, enjoyin mo na lang 'yan.

Alright, just go for it.

Just let her be, go ahead and go for it.

Hayaan mo na siya, go lang ng go.