Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

From alalay +‎ -an.

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

alalayan (complete inalalayan, progressive inaalalayan, contemplative aalalayan, 2nd object trigger, Baybayin spelling ᜀᜎᜎᜌᜈ᜔)

  1. to provide with temporary support, prop, or brace
    Synonyms: suhayan, tukuran, saluhan
  2. to help someone by holding by the hand
  3. to hold and carry carefully to prevent from falling, etc.
  4. to slow down and exercise control (as in driving, eating, drinking, etc.)
    Synonym: dahan-dahanin

Conjugation edit

See also edit