Naglabas

Naglabas is a Filipino term that translates to "released," "issued," or "published" in English. Its usage can vary depending on the context. In a general sense, it describes the act of making something available or known to the public or a specific group. For instance, a government agency might naglabas of a new policy or a company might naglabas of a press release. Musicians naglabas of a new album, and authors naglabas of a new book.

The word can also refer to the act of expelling something from the body, such as naglabas ng pera (spent money) or naglabas ng sama ng loob (expressed resentment). In this sense, it implies a letting go or a discharge.

The root word for naglabas is "labas," which means "outside." The prefix "nag-" indicates an active verb, signifying the action of putting something out or making it go outside its previous state of containment or obscurity. The specific nuance of "naglabas" often depends on the object being released or the situation in which it is used. It's a versatile verb in the Tagalog language, commonly employed in everyday conversation and formal communication.