Layang (en. Swallow)

la·yang

Synonyms

As 'fast running' or 'escaping', often used in storytelling.

That dog you took to the park ran away like crazy!

Mabilis na layang ng aso yung dinala mo sa park!

Arrogance or boasting, usually in conversations.

He really loves bragging about the trophies he won.

Grabe ang layang niya sa mga trophies na nakuha niya.

Said as 'to study hard', foreign interpretation of striving in the context of growth.

You really need to hit the books if you want to pass the next test.

Kailangan mong layang para makapasa sa susunod na test.