Malayo (en. Far)
/maˈla.jo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Far away or at a great distance.
Their house is far from the town.
Ang bahay nila ay malayo sa bayan.
Not easily reachable or attainable due to distance.
His dreams are far from reality.
Malayo ang kanyang mga pangarap mula sa katotohanan.
Located in another place that is not near.
We are traveling far for our vacation.
Naglalakbay kami sa malayo para sa aming bakasyon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Far will be achieved
Will have a bright future or success.
Malayo ang mararating
In the distance
Due to distance or in a remote place.
Sa malayo
Related Words
distance
Measurement of the space between two things.
distansya
far
Measurement of distance or remoteness.
layo
Slang Meanings
not close, extremely far
Your house is so far, I can’t walk there anymore!
Ang layo ng bahay mo, di ko na kayang maglakad d'yan!
emotionally distant
I feel distant from him, it's like we're not close.
Malayo ang loob ko sa kanya, parang di kami close.
to take some space or distance
For me, it’s better if we take some space.
Para sa akin, mas okay na maglayo-layo muna tayo.