Layanglayang (en. Kite)

la-yaŋ-la-yaŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of toy that is flown in the air using strings.
The children are happily playing with kites in the park.
Ang mga bata ay masaya na naglalaro ng layanglayang sa parke.
An object often made of paper or fabric that has frames providing it structure.
The kite made of colorful paper added life to the gathering.
Ang layanglayang na gawa sa makulay na papel ay nagbigay buhay sa salo-salo.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

fly a kite
Flying a kite up above.
lumipad ng layanglayang

Related Words

art
The process of creating mystical and beautiful objects, like kites.
sining

Slang Meanings

A kite that fell or crashed
My butterfly pet became a layanglayang earlier.
Nagka-layanglayang yung alaga kong paruparo kanina.
You can't control the situation anymore
When you ride your bike, it's like a layanglayang that has lost its push.
Pagsakay mo sa bisikleta, parang layanglayang na wala nang tulak.