"Alay-Ay" is a word in ILOKANO, HILIGAYNON

v. /MANG-:-AN/ to cook slowly over low heat or small fire. Alay-ayam laeng dayta karne tapno lumukneng. Cook that meat over low fire so that it will become tender. adj. /NA-/ soft and tender, soft and gentle, soft and slow. Naalay-ay ti panagsao na. He speaks softly and slowly. Nalay-ay ti pannagna na. He walks softly and slowly.

aláy-ay - To carry in—, support with—,
one’s arms, a child, sick person or the like,
the person carried or supported assuming a
leaning or half-lying position. Ginaaláy-ay
níya ang masakít níya nga ilóy. She
supports with her arms her sick mother.
Alay-ayá ang bátà. Carry the baby in your
arms. Ialáy-ay akó ánay siníng pilasón.
Kindly support this wounded man with
your arms. Paaláy-ayá siá sang masakit.
Let him support the sick person.