bay-a

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Ilocano[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Philippine *bayaq (to leave things or persons alone) (cf. Tagalog baya).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • Hyphenation: bay‧a
  • IPA(key): /baiˈʔa/

Noun[edit]

bay-á

  1. act of permitting, allowing or letting something
  2. cessation; stoppage
  3. leaving someone alone
  4. neglect

Derived terms[edit]