Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Paglayo (en. Distance)

    puhg-lah-yo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of moving away or separating from a place or person.
    The distancing of people due to war caused a lot of hardship.
    Ang paglayo ng mga tao sa digmaan ay nagdulot ng maraming paghihirap.
    The state of being far from something.
    The distance from his home was not an easy decision for him.
    Ang paglayo sa kanyang tahanan ay hindi madaling desisyon para sa kanya.
    Separation or not being close.
    The distancing of parents from their children causes relationship breakdown.
    Ang paglayo ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkasira ng relasyon.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'layo' meaning distance or separation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distance separation
    not being close or moving away from each other.
    paglayo ng distansya

    Related Words

    distance
    the space or gap between two people or things.
    layo
    traitor
    the act of moving away from what is right or proper.
    taksil

    Slang Meanings

    to avoid or distance oneself from a situation
    When there's a problem, I just distance myself from the mess.
    Pag may problema, paglayo na lang ako sa gulo.
    when you don't want to get involved
    Dude, let's just distance ourselves from here to avoid drama.
    Dude, paglayo na tayo dito para wala tayong drama.
    to escape or avoid responsibility
    He always distances himself from tasks, he's losing again.
    Laging may paglayo sa kanya sa mga gawain, talo na naman siya.