Humalay (en. To surrender)

/hʊˈmɑː.leɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To yield or submit to a higher authority or control.
He decided to surrender to the authorities after a tight pursuit.
Nagpasya siyang humalay sa mga awtoridad matapos ang mahigpit na pagtugis.
To give up in a fight or battle.
In the end, the opponent surrendered with no hope left.
Sa huli, humalay ang kalaban nang walang natira pang pag-asa.
To cease resistance or opposition.
After a long struggle, they surrendered to the stress of the situation.
Matapos ang mahabang labanan, humalay sila sa stress ng sitwasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surrender to the authorities
Submit to local authorities.
humalay sa mga awtoridad
surrender in a fight
Give up in a conflict or dispute.
humalay sa laban

Related Words

surrender
A term used to indicate defeat or giving in to a fight.
suko
surrendering
The process of yielding or submitting to a situation.
pagsuko

Slang Meanings

vomiting
Wow, I feel so bad, I just want to vomit.
Grabe, ang sama ng pakiramdam ko, parang gusto ko nang humalay.
too much (eating)
I ate too much, I can't move anymore.
Humalay na ako sa pagkain, hindi na ako makagalaw.
tired or sleep-deprived
I'm so tired from playing, I'm getting sleepy.
Humalay ako sa kakalaro, inaantok na ako.