Magkalayulayo (en. To be distant from each other)

mag-ka-la-yu-la-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The state of being physically distant from each other.
They intentionally remain distant from each other in their lives.
Sinasadyang magkalayulayo sila sa isa't isa sa kanilang mga buhay.
The separation or cessation of mutual contact.
When they became distant, their friendship lost connection.
Nang magkalayulayo sila, nawalan ng koneksyon ang kanilang pagkakaibigan.
Expressing the state of being far apart in physical or emotional aspects.
They are distant now, but he hopes they will reconcile one day.
Magkalayulayo sila sa ngayon, ngunit umaasa siyang magkaayos sila balang araw.

Etymology

From the word 'layo' meaning 'far' and 'magka' referring to having a difference or separation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distant from each other
far away or separated from each other
magkalayulayo sa isa't isa
to become distant
to become far from each other
maging magkalayulayo

Related Words

distance
The condition of having a distance from a point.
layo

Slang Meanings

separated
We are no longer apart because she often comes up here.
Hindi na kami magkalayulayo, kasi madalas na siyang umaakyat dito.
long distance
Even though we are far from each other, it's fine as long as we talk.
Kahit magkalayulayo kami, okay lang as long as nag-uusap kami.
some distance (in friendship)
It feels like there’s some distance in our friendship now, bro.
Parang layo-layo na ng pagkakaibigan natin, bro.
far from each other
Despite being far from each other, I still want to be with him/her.
Sa kabila ng magkalayulayo, gusto ko pa rin siyang makasama.