Lagaylay (en. To swing or sway lightly)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action referring to the swaying or swinging of an object.

The child's toy fell and spun quickly in the sway of the wind.

Nalaglag ang laruan ng bata at umikot ito nang mabilis sa lagaylay ng hangin.

Movement that seems to occur in a gentle and non-violent manner.

The leaves on the tree are swaying in the wind.

Ang mga dahon sa puno ay naglalaylay sa hangin.

swaying in the wind

Describes the swaying of an object due to the wind.

lagaylay sa hangin

sway

An action of moving from one side to the other.

ugoy

Because a person is no longer active or sensible, often telling unbelievable stories.

Mark seems to be laying low, he's just babbling nonsense.

Parang nag-lagaylay si Mark, puro kalokohan na lang ang sinasabi.

Showing disinterest or lazy thinking.

When they saw that no one wanted to listen anymore, they just laid low.

Nang makitang wala na silang ganang makinig, nag-lagaylay na lang sila.