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    Pagkakalayo (en. Distance)

    /pag-ka-ka-la-yo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being far or separated from another thing.
    The distance between the houses in the village made it difficult to get help.
    Ang pagkakalayo ng mga bahay sa baryo ay ginawang mahirap ang pagkuha ng tulong.
    A measurement of distance between two points.
    The distance between the islands is important for sea travel.
    Mahalaga ang pagkakalayo ng mga isla sa paglalakbay sa dagat.
    The difference of things in physical space or time.
    The distance of time from the past provides different experiences.
    Ang pagkakalayo ng panahon mula sa nakaraan ay nagbibigay ng iba’t ibang karanasan.

    Etymology

    Origin from the root word 'layo' meaning distance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    far from one another
    meaning there is a great distance between two people or things.
    malayo sa isa’t isa
    peaceful separation
    expresses separation without conflict or tension.
    tahimik na pagkakalayo

    Related Words

    separation
    The condition of being separated or distant from a person or thing.
    pagkakahiwalay
    distancing
    The state of distance or separation to provide space.
    kalikuan

    Slang Meanings

    indifference
    Even though we're distanced, it seems like it doesn't matter to him.
    Kahit na may pagkakalayo na kami, parang wala lang sa kanya.
    not caring
    In our distance, I just decided not to care.
    Sa pagkakalayo namin, nag desisyon na lang akong walang pakialam.
    enduring struggle
    I let it go to the distance, it's really just an enduring struggle.
    Hinayaan kong umabot sa pagkakalayo, tiis-laban lang talaga.