Liyo (en. Diminution)

/ˈli.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The reduction or decrease of something.

There is a diminution in his income due to lost clients.

Mayroong liyo sa kanyang kita dahil sa mga nawawalang kliyente.

The process of melting or shrinking.

In the process of diminution, an object gradually becomes smaller.

Sa proseso ng liyo, unti-unting nagiging mas maliit ang bagay.

Refers to the slight chance of an object's continuation.

The reduction of their project led to many challenges.

Ang liyo ng kanilang proyekto ay nagdulot ng maraming pagsubok.

Sanskrit: लीयति, līyati (to diminish or lessen)

diminution of possibilities

The process of reducing opportunities or options.

pagliit ng mga posibilidad

to diminish

The verb that refers to the act of reducing size or number.

lumiit

shadow

Refers to the part of the shadow that lacks light.

umbra

Giddy

Wow, I can't take it! I feel so giddy with joy.

Grabe, 'di ko na kaya! Parang liyo ako sa tuwa.

Feeling dizzy

I'm feeling so dizzy, I think I might throw up.

Liyong-layo na ako, parang gusto ko nang sumuka.

Out of it

Because of her, I'm completely out of it, I don't know what to do anymore.

Dahil sa kanya, liyo na liyo na ako, hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin.