Nilaynilayin (en. To nest)

/ni.laˈni.laj.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Brings or conveys comfort or joy to a person.
The parents nestled their children in their conversation.
Nilaynilayin ng mga magulang ang kanilang mga anak sa kanilang pag-uusap.
Took refuge or went to a safe place.
The bird nestled its chicks under its wings.
Nilaynilayin ng ibon ang kanyang mga sisiw sa ilalim ng kanyang mga pakpak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nestled in an embrace
To provide protection or comfort to a person through an embrace.
nilaynilayin sa yakap

Related Words

nest
A term used to describe a place that offers peace or rest.
nilay

Slang Meanings

Just chill, no pressure.
It's like we just casually talked, right?
Parang nilaynilayin lang natin ang usapan, di ba?
Relax, but there's an option.
We don't need to rush, but we just took it easy, so chill.
Hindi naman kailangan agad pero nilaynilayin lang natin, kaya chill.
Take it slow, just enjoy.
He just took it easy with the plans, no stress.
Nilaynilayin lang niya ang mga plano, walang masyadong stress.