laya

Noun

laya (uncountable)

1. (music) tempo in Indian music.

Anagrams

• Yala, alay

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: la‧ya

Verb

laya

1. to wither

Adjective

laya

1. withered

Noun

laya

1. a type of cast net
2. a withered plant, or its parts

Anagrams

• laay

Noun

laya

1. ginger

Noun

layá

1. ginger

Noun

laya

1. ginger

Noun

laya

1. ginger

Noun

layá

1. ginger

Noun

laya

1. ginger

Noun

laya

1. liquid

Etymology

From Sanskrit लय (laya)

Alternative forms

Adjective

laya ?

1. brief measure of time

Noun

laya f (plural layas)

1. type; kettle of fish

Noun

laya -- root word of kalayaan

1. Freedom.

Adjective

laya

1. The state of being free (of restraints, such as external factors or grief).

   Unti-unting lumalaya si Bb. Encarnacion sa bigat ng pagyaon ng kanyang lola.

   Ms. Encarnacion is slowly shaking free from the weight of her grandmother's passing.

2. Release from prison.

   Malaya ka na.

   You're free to go.

3. Having the liberty to choose.

   Malaya tayong bumoto ng kung sinong pinaniniwalaan nating ikabubuti ng bansa.

   We have the freedom to vote for whom we believe will be beneficial for our country.

4. Being independent.

   Ang Pilipinas ay malaya mula sa banyagang koloniyalisasyon.

   The Philippines is free from foreign colonialization.

Adverb

laya

1. Having the ability to move in an unconstrained manner; being unconstrained.

   Malayang nagtakbuhan sina Inggo sa pagpa-Patintero nila.

   Inggo and the others freely ran about as they played Patintero.