lasay Sense 1 verb English. Does in vain or with disappointment. Example sentence: Subanen. Milasayu laak mpanaw, nda'u kelaam, pia maika'. English. I went for nothing; I didn't catch any, not even a few. Synonym. bulug In group with: elat pepala' Sense 2 English. Does with effort. Example sentence: Subanen. Ndi' mbelesan bulawan sug lasay nilan dinita. English. Their labor for us is worth more than gold. noun English. One's effort, labor.