Laya is a word in Tagalog which means "to lay down". There are several synonyms for this word in Tagalog such as nanghinayang, nanghiga, nagpakahiga, naglayag, nakadapa, nakahiga, nangilibot, nagkapahinga, nagtulug-tulugan. Each of these words has a slightly different meaning or context but can be used interchangeably with laya. For example, nanghiga means "to lie down" and is often used when referring to sleeping whereas nagkapahinga means "to rest" and may be used when referring to taking a break from work or physical activity. It is important to understand the nuances of each synonym to use them appropriately in communication.