Layag (en. Sail)

la-yag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A large piece of cloth used as a cover or a sail on boats to harness wind power.

The sail of their boat is white and has a beautiful design.

Ang layag ng kanilang bangka ay kulay puti at may magandang disenyo.

The action of a boat moving on water due to the force of wind meeting the sail.

I saw their boat sailing in front of the shore.

Nakita kong layag ang kanilang bangka sa harap ng pampang.

Derived from the Spanish word 'lienzo' meaning canvas.

Raise the sail

An order to unfurl the sail to begin a journey.

Itaas ang layag

boat

A type of watercraft commonly used for travel on water.

bangka

leaf

A piece of material often used in the making of sails.

dahon

moving forward or progressing with a purpose

Let's sail! We can't afford to delay any longer.

Layag na tayo! Di na tayo pwedeng magpatumpik-tumpik.

a life full of fun and adventure

I want to sail through life as if I don't care!

Gusto kong mag-layag sa buhay na parang wala akong pakialam!

the challenges faced in pursuing aspirations

In every sail of dreams, there are waves that come along.

Sa bawat layag ng mga pangarap, may mga alon na dumarating.