Mailagay (en. To be able to place)

ma-i-la-gay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that shows the ability to be placed.

Can the book be placed on top of the table?

Maaari bang mailagay ang libro sa ibabaw ng mesa?

Formed from the word 'ilagay' with the prefix 'm' indicating the potential to be placed.

placed in the right place

Means to be transferred or placed in the correct location.

mailagay sa tamang lugar

place

It means the action of putting something in a specific location.

ilagay

to deposit

A form of placing that is often used in spoken or formal contexts.

ilagak

Embarrassed or exposed something that should have been kept secret.

I saw Marco's laptop laid out in front of the class, so he got mailagay.

Nakita ko na ang laptop ni Marco na nakalagay sa harap ng klase, kaya't na-mailagay siya.

Showed up or popped up in a place unexpectedly.

I thought he wasn't coming, but he mailagay at the party.

Akala ko hindi na siya darating, pero nag-mailagay siya sa party.