Lain-lain

to vary; varied; diverse; differentadjective

Alternative meanings

to vary; to differ; varied; diverse; of different kinds; to change depending on the case

Pronunciation

LYNE-LYNE

Root and affixes

Comes from lain, meaning other or different. Lain-lain expresses variety or diversity; magkalain-lain expresses varying or differing from one another.

Variants or conjugations

to vary; varied/different; different; different kinds; to change

Related words and expressions

different; difference; variety; change; way/method

Meaning and usage notes

Use lain-lain for varied or diverse. Use magkalain-lain when something varies across cases, places, people, or situations. For changing state, mausab may be more direct.