Pilay (en. Lame)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
unable to walk properly due to injury or illness.
He became lame after the bicycle accident.
Siya ay naging pilay matapos ang aksidente sa bisikleta.
unable to move properly.
His lame leg hinders his running.
Ang kanyang pilay na binti ay nagiging hadlang sa kanyang pagtakbo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lame dog
a dog that cannot walk properly.
pilay na asong

Related Words

lame twitch
a condition related to being lame.
pilay-palay

Slang Meanings

muscle or joint injury
Yesterday, I played basketball and I got a sprain in my knee.
Kahapon, naglaro ako ng basketball at pilay ako sa tuhod.
weak or powerless
I can't handle the tasks anymore because I'm completely worn out.
Hindi ko na kaya ang mga gawain kasi pilay na pilay na ako sa pagod.
unable to move properly
He's injured from the accident, so he can't walk properly.
Pilay siya dahil sa aksidente, kaya't hindi siya makalakad nang maayos.