Uyayi (en. Lullaby)
u-ya-yi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A song typically sung to children to help them sleep.
The mother sways while singing a lullaby to her baby.
Umiindak ang ina habang umaawit ng uyayi sa kanyang sanggol.
Sometimes used to soothe or calm through melody or lyrics.
The lullaby can soothe the child's emotions.
Ang uyayi ay nakakapagpahingalay sa damdamin ng bata.
A traditional song that is passed down from generation to generation.
The lullabies in our culture are full of history.
Ang mga uyayi sa ating kultura ay puno ng kasaysayan.
Etymology
Tagalog is a native language of the Philippines.
Common Phrases and Expressions
of lullabies
melodies that bring peace or tranquility.
ng uyayi
Related Words
sleeping place
A place where people sleep, usually a room or chamber.
tulugan
sleep
A state where the body rests and the mind is inactive.
tulog
Slang Meanings
Speaking gently or softly to calm a person down.
When Marco was crying, his mother told him, 'Uyayi, don't be sad.'
Nang umiiyak si Marco, sinabihan siya ng ina niya na ‘Uyayi, huwag kang malungkot.’
Offering understanding or care to someone.
It seems like he needs some uyayi from his friends after the breakup.
Parang kailangan na niya ng uyayi mula sa mga kaibigan niya matapos ang break-up.