Layak (en. Worthy)

lahy-akh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Deserving or worthy of something to be given.

He is a person truly worthy of our help.

Siya ay isang tao na tunay na layak sa aming pagtulong.

Having value or equivalent to something.

He showed that he deserves his position.

Ipinakita niya na siya ay layak sa kanyang posisyon.

Deserving of recognition or praise.

Our teachers deserve our respect.

Ang mga guro natin ay layak sa ating respeto.

From the Tagalog word 'layak' meaning 'deserving' or 'worthy.'

worthy recognition

Recognition that is deserved.

layak na pagkilala

worthy of love

Deserving of love.

layak sa pagmamahal

right

A thing that is due to a person as part of their dignity.

karapatan

recognition

The acknowledgment or valuation of someone's or something’s worth.

pagkilala

good enough

As long as there's food, that's good enough.

Basta may makain, layak na yan.

just right

Your preparations for the exam are just right, you can make a comeback.

Layak ang pinaghandaan mo para sa exam, makakabawi ka.

it's okay

Even if it hurts, my experiences are still okay.

Masakit man, layak pa rin ang mga karanasan ko.