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    Malayuan (en. Distant)

    ma-la-yu-an

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to something that is far away.
    There is a distant mountain behind the house.
    May isang malayuan na bundok sa likod ng bahay.
    Describes a person or thing that is not near.
    His relatives are distant from him.
    Ang kanyang mga kamag-anak ay malayuan mula sa kanya.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'layu' meaning 'far away'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distant gaze
    Looking far away or thinking deeply.
    malayuan ang tingin

    Related Words

    far
    The root word used to describe distance.
    layu

    Slang Meanings

    Far or not near.
    The road to your house is far.
    Malayuan na yung kalsada papuntang bahay niyo.
    To put distance or move away.
    You really need to stay away from him if that's how he acts.
    Kailangan mo talagang malayuan siya kung ganyan ang ugali niya.