Ilaylay (en. River)

i-la-y-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A natural flow of water that usually descends from high ground to low ground.

The river in our town is full of fish.

Ang ilaylay sa ating bayan ay puno ng mga isda.

A river or waterway that can be used for transportation or irrigation.

Fishermen use the river to catch their food.

Ginagamit ng mga mangingisda ang ilaylay para makakuha ng kanilang makakain.

water flows in the river

A way of stating abundance or natural water resources.

dumanak ng tubig sa ilaylay

life-giving river

A river that has significant importance to the life of people and animals in the area.

ilog na nagbibigay-buhay

Thrill or joy in love.

Wow, your friend was really feeling the ilaylay when you two went on that date!

Grabe, ang ilaylay ng chedeng mo noong nag-date kayo!

Feeling of falling or being in love.

Why are you so happy? It seems like you have some ilaylay again!

Bakit ang saya mo? Mukhang may ilaylay ka na naman!

Overly excited about something.

You’re so happy, it’s like you’re going to ilaylay at the concert later!

Ang saya mo, parang ilalaylay sa concert mamaya!