Papanamlayin (en. To cause to wilt)

papanam-layin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing to wilt or droop.
The cold weather will cause the flowers in the garden to wilt.
Ang malamig na panahon ay papanamlayin ang mga bulaklak sa hardin.
A process that results in fatigue or drowsiness.
Too much work will make his body weary.
Ang labis na pagtatrabaho ay papanamlayin ang kanyang katawan.

Etymology

The word 'papanamlayin' comes from the root 'namlay,' which means 'to die' or 'to wither.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wilted by the weather
The effect of weather on plants or people that leads to fatigue.
papanamlayin ng panahon

Related Words

wilted
A word that means the occurrence of wilting or dying.
namlay

Slang Meanings

To surrender
As long as it's for him/her, I'll surrender everything.
Basta para sa kanya, papanamlayin ko ang lahat.
Because of love
For the love I have for him/her, I will set aside all my dreams.
Para sa pagmamahal ko sa kanya, papanamlayin ko na ang lahat ng pangarap ko.
To suffer for someone
I will sacrifice myself just for him/her.
Papanamlayin ko ang sarili ko para lang sa kanya.