Maglalayag (en. Sailor)

mag-la-la-yag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To sail or travel by ship.
The sailors planned their trip across the Pacific Ocean.
Ang mga maglalayag ay nagplano ng kanilang biyahe sa karagatang Pasipiko.
To be active or work as a sailor or ship pilot.
He is a sailor featured in the documentary about seafarers.
Siya ay isang maglalayag na itinampok sa dokumentaryo ng mga marino.

Etymology

The word 'layag' comes from the root word 'layag' which means 'sail' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

We will sail on the sea.
We will travel by ship on the sea.
Maglalayag tayo sa dagat.

Related Words

sail
The fabric used to provide force to a ship when it is sailing.
layag
ship
A sea vehicle used for sailing.
barko

Slang Meanings

to start dating
We're going to sail later, I want to get to know her better.
Maglalayag kami mamaya, gusto kung makilala siya ng mas mabuti.
to bond or have fun with friends
When we sailed at the beach, we all had so much fun.
Nang maglalayag kami sa beach, ang saya-saya lang naming lahat.
to travel or settle in a new place
Our plan to sail to the province is set for next month.
Planado na ang maglalayag namin sa probinsya sa susunod na buwan.