Ilagay (en. Put)

/i.la.gaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of moving or positioning an item.
Put the book on the table.
Ilagay mo ang libro sa mesa.
To assist in deciding where to place an item.
Put the vase here next to the window.
Ilagay mo ang vase dito sa tabi ng bintana.
To organize or arrange an item in a specific location.
Place the tools in the correct location.
Ilagay ang mga kagamitan sa tamang lokasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'lagay' which means 'to place' or 'to put'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Put it on top
Place an item in a high location.
Ilagay mo sa taas
Put it in the right place
Place an item where it should be.
Ilagay sa tamang lugar

Related Words

place
The act of putting or arranging items.
lagay
position
The action of setting the position of an item.
ipuwesto

Slang Meanings

Just put it there, it's okay.
Just put it aside, I'll come back later.
Ilagay mo lang yan sa tabi, babalik ako mamaya.
Just put it down, no beating around the bush.
Just put that on the list, no need to avoid the topic.
Ilagay na 'yan sa listahan, huwag nang patagilid.