Landay (en. Landay)

/lanˈdaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of short poem that originated from Pashto traditions.

The landays are often used to express a person's feelings.

Ang mga landay ay madalas na ginagamit upang ipahayag ang damdamin ng isang tao.

Usually composed of two lines that have metaphor and symbolism.

The structure of the landay invites deeper thinking from readers.

Ang estruktura ng landay ay nag-aanyaya ng mas malalim na pag-iisip sa mga mambabasa.

Often used in translations of popular stories and experiences.

A good example of a landay is the poem used in the folk tale.

Isang magandang halimbawa ng landay ay ang tula na ginamit sa kwentong bayan.

From Pashto meaning 'poems' or 'songs'.

the art of landay

The ability to create short poems that contain feelings and events.

ang sining ng landay

Pashto poetry

Another form of poetry that comes from Pashto culture, having its own style and themes.

tulang pashto

Fiddling

He said, 'Our plans are in the middle of fiddling, but it's all good.'

Sabi niya, 'Nasa gitna ng kalikot yung mga plano natin, pero chill lang.'

Relaxed

There's not much work today, so we'll just be relaxed.

Walang masyadong trabaho today, kaya chill lang tayo.

To have fun

Now, we're going to have fun at home!

Ngayon, tayo naman ang maglalanday sa bahay!

Joy

That's why it's always fun here, it's all about joy!

Kaya nga laging masaya dito, puro landay lang!

Playful

Come on, let's start playing computer games!

Tara, magsimula na tayong mag-landay sa computer games!