Layo

far / distantadverb / adjective

Alternative meanings

far
distant
remote
far away
at a great distance
far from something
not near, depending on context

Pronunciation

LAH-yoh

Root and affixes

Layo expresses distance. It can work as an adverb or adjective. Kalayo may refer to distance, and palayo means to move away or go farther.

Variants or conjugations

layo = far / distant
layo kaayo = very far
layo pa = still far
layo sa = far from
layo-layo = somewhat far / fairly far
kalayo = distance, depending on context
palayo = move away / go farther

Related words and expressions

duol = near
palayo = move away
duol-duol = somewhat near
didto = over there
gikan = from
lugar = place

Meaning and usage notes

Use layo for far or distant. Its natural opposite is duol, meaning near. Figuratively, layo ra can mean something is far from being correct or comparable.