Maraya (en. Meadow)

ma-ra-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of land planted with plants or grass.
The meadows are full of flowers during spring.
Ang mga maraya ay puno ng mga bulaklak sa panahon ng tagsibol.
A marker of natural resources serving as a habitat for animals.
Many birds work in the meadows for their nests.
Maraming mga ibon ang nagtatrabaho sa maraya para sa kanilang mga pugad.

Etymology

From the word 'araya' meaning 'swing' or 'transfer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

meadow of flowers
An area rich in various types of flowers.
maraya ng bulaklak

Related Words

lake
A body of water usually found in meadows.
lawa

Slang Meanings

Fancy
The party was beautiful, it seems fancy, right?
Ang ganda ng party, parang maraya, 'di ba?
Cool
Dude, your ride is cool!
Dude, ang maraya ng ride mo!
Fabulous
Your outfit is fabulous! You look like a fashion icon!
Ang suot mo, maraya! Parang fashion icon!
Awesome
Wow, your performance was awesome earlier!
Grabe, maraya yung performance mo kanina!