Luya

weak; faint; low energyadjective

Alternative meanings

weak
faint
without strength
low energy
fragile or not very resistant
low in intensity

Pronunciation

LOO-yah

Root and affixes

Root: luya. It can describe physical weakness, low energy, a weak signal, a faint voice, or a weak argument.

Variants or conjugations

luya = weak / faint
maluya = to become weak / feel weak
kaluyahon = weakness
luya kaayo = very weak
huyang = weak / fragile, depending on context

Related words and expressions

kusog = strong
huyang = weak / fragile
kapoy = tired
gahum = strength / power
kusog sa lawas = physical strength

Meaning and usage notes

Use luya for weak in a physical, emotional, or intensity-related sense. For a tired person, kapoy may be more precise. For something fragile or vulnerable, huyang may also fit.