Adlaw (en. Day)

/ˈadlɑw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of time referring to the period of one rotation of the Earth on its axis.
There are only three days left until my birthday.
May tatlong araw na lamang hanggang sa aking kaarawan.
The light or rays of the sun that reach the surface of the Earth.
The sun provides light to our planet.
Ang araw ay nagbibigay liwanag sa ating planeta.
The time from sunrise to sunset.
I met with my friends on that day.
Nagkita kami ng aking mga kaibigan noong araw na iyon.

Etymology

Spanish: 'día'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Every day is a new beginning.
Each day brings new opportunities.
Bawat araw ay isang bagong simula.
With each sunrise.
The start of a new day or opportunity.
Sa bawat pagtataas ng araw.

Related Words

week
A unit of time equivalent to seven days.
linggo
month
A unit of time equivalent to about three weeks or twenty-one days.
buwan

Slang Meanings

Day
Sometimes life is happier during the 'day' than at 'night'.
Minsan mas masaya ang buhay kapag 'adlaw' kaysa 'gabi'.
Light or energy
You need 'daylight' to charge the solar panels.
Kailangan mo ng 'adlaw' para ma-charge ang mga solar panel.
Sunrise
The 'sun always rises' in the morning.
Ang 'adlaw' ay lagi nang sumisikat sa umaga.