Lumaylay (en. To sway)

/lu-ma-y-lay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to swing or sway in one direction.

The wind swayed in the branches of that tree.

Ang hangin ay lumaylay sa mga sanga ng punong iyon.

To perform a movement that seems to wave or travel sideways.

Due to the strong wind, the flags swayed around.

Dahil sa malakas na hangin, ang mga flag ay lumaylay sa paligid.

It originates from the root word 'laylay' meaning 'to hang' or 'to swing'.

the tree swayed

The tree became soft and weak due to the storm.

lumaylay ang punungkahoy

hang

A root word used to describe something that is hanging or leaning.

laylay

To make out or shower affection indiscriminately.

He seemed to be lumaylay in the street, as if he didn't care at all.

Parang lumaylay siya sa kalye, parang walang pakialam.

To have fun or enjoy excessively.

They really lumaylay at the beach, they were so happy!

Nag-lumaylay sila sa beach, ang saya-saya!

To have fun and forget about responsibilities.

Even though there's a deadline, he still lumaylay with online games.

Kahit na may deadline, nag-lumaylay pa rin siya sa online games.