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    Magkalayo (en. Far apart)

    /maɡkaˈla.jo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    to perceive or feel the distance between objects or people.
    The houses in this village are far apart.
    Magkalayo ang mga bahay sa barangay na ito.
    not together or far from each other.
    They were far apart in the previous years.
    Magkalayo sila noong mga nakaraang taon.

    Etymology

    from 'magka-' which indicates similarity and 'layo' meaning distance

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    minds apart
    not in agreement or having a dispute in opinion
    magkalayo ang isip

    Related Words

    distance
    refers to the space between one place and another.
    layo

    Slang Meanings

    the distance is far
    Our houses are far apart from each other.
    Magkalayo ang bahay namin sa isa't isa.
    we won't see each other
    No matter how busy we are, we are still far apart.
    Kahit gaano pa tayo ka-busy, magkalayo pa rin tayo.
    separation or distance in a relationship
    They became distant because of work.
    Naging magkalayo sila dahil sa trabaho.