Sail in Tagalog

Sail in Tagalog is “Layag” – referring to the fabric material that catches wind to propel boats and ships, or the act of traveling across water. This nautical term is essential for discussing maritime activities, boat navigation, and water transportation in Filipino culture, where coastal communities have deep connections to the sea.

Discover the complete translation, related terms, and practical examples of this maritime vocabulary below.

[Words] = Sail

[Definition]:

– Sail /seɪl/

– Noun 1: A piece of fabric attached to a boat or ship to catch the wind and propel it forward.

– Verb 1: To travel in a boat or ship, especially one using sails.

– Verb 2: To move smoothly and easily, like a ship on water.

[Synonyms] = Layag, Paglayag, Maglayag, Lumayag, Taklub, Paglalayag.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The white sail billowed in the strong ocean breeze as the boat moved swiftly.

– Ex1_PH: Ang puting layag ay umuugoy sa malakas na hangin ng dagat habang ang bangka ay mabilis na gumagalaw.

– Ex2_EN: We plan to sail around the island this weekend if the weather permits.

– Ex2_PH: Plano naming maglayag sa paligid ng isla ngayong katapusan ng linggo kung papayagan ng panahon.

– Ex3_EN: The captain ordered the crew to raise the sail as they prepared to depart from the harbor.

– Ex3_PH: Ang kapitan ay nag-utos sa tripulante na itaas ang layag habang naghahanda silang umalis sa pantalan.

– Ex4_EN: Ancient Filipinos used traditional sails made from woven materials to navigate between islands.

– Ex4_PH: Ang sinaunang mga Pilipino ay gumamit ng tradisyonal na layag na gawa sa hinabi na materyales upang maglayag sa pagitan ng mga isla.

– Ex5_EN: The yacht will sail to Boracay tomorrow morning at sunrise.

– Ex5_PH: Ang yate ay lalayag patungong Boracay bukas ng umaga sa pagsikat ng araw.