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    Magnilaynilay (en. To reflect)

    /maɡ.ni.la.jni.la.j/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of deep thinking or analyzing experiences or situations.
    He reflected on his actions from the past year.
    Nagmagnilaynilay siya sa kanyang mga nagawa sa nakaraang taon.
    A way of understanding oneself through contemplation.
    Sometimes, taking time to reflect helps clarify our thoughts.
    Minsan, ang pagkakaroon ng oras para magnilaynilay ay nakakatulong sa ating kalinawan ng isipan.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'nilay' meaning to reflect or introspect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reflect on life
    the process of carefully thinking about experiences and decisions in life.
    magnilay-nilay sa buhay

    Related Words

    contemplation
    An activity of thinking carefully about experiences or decisions.
    pagninilay

    Slang Meanings

    To bask in happiness or to enjoy a situation.
    They magnilaynilay at the beach with friends, just enjoying the sand and sun.
    Nag-magnilaynilay sila sa beach kasama ang mga kaibigan, enjoying lang sa sand and sun.
    To relax or rest in a comfortable way.
    After being so tired, he magnilaynilay on the sofa while watching TV.
    Sa sobrang pagod, nag-magnilaynilay siya sa sofa habang nanonood ng TV.
    To enjoy or indulge in the current situation.
    Life is fun, so let's magnilaynilay in the simple things.
    Ang saya ng buhay, kaya't mag-magnilaynilay na tayo sa mga simpleng bagay.