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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

worthy recognition
Recognition that is deserved.
layak na pagkilala
worthy of love
Deserving of love.
layak sa pagmamahal

Related Words

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

Slang Meanings

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.