Samalayo (en. To bring closer)
/sɑmɑlɑjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes bringing something to a closer location.
Can you bring the book closer to the table?
Puwede bang samalayo ang libro sa mesa?
Calling or inviting someone to come closer to you.
Come closer here and let's discuss the plan.
Samalayo ka dito at pag-usapan natin ang plano.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'samalayo' ay hango sa salitang ugat na 'salayo' na nangangahulugang 'magdala' o 'magpabukas.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Come closer to me.
Suggesting the addressee to approach the speaker.
Samalayo ka sa akin.
Related Words
distance
Indicates distance or space.
layo
Slang Meanings
No intention or concern in a conversation.
Even though we don't want to, he's still samalayo in our gossip.
Ayaw na nga, samalayo pa rin siya sa mga chika namin.
Having disregard or lack of care.
When you’re samalayo, we won’t help each other anymore.
Kapag samalayo ka, hindi na kami magtutulungan.
Turned away or avoided conversations or duties.
He's samalayo from his obligations to the group.
Samalayo siya sa mga obligasyon niya sa grupo.