Agawdilim (en. Twilight)

a-gaw-di-lim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or time that begins when the sun starts to set, where daylight hasn't completely faded.
In twilight, the surroundings become more peaceful.
Sa agawdilim, nagiging mas mapayapa ang paligid.
A kind of light that envelops nature emphasizing its beauty.
Twilight is a great opportunity for photographs.
Ang agawdilim ay isang magandang pagkakataon para sa mga litrato.
The term for entering night while there is still some light from the sun.
We splashed in the water while it was still twilight.
Nagtampisaw kami sa tubig habang nasa agawdilim pa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dilim' which means 'absence of light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in twilight
Refers to activities or events while light is fading.
sa agawdilim

Related Words

darkness
The absence of light or the state of a dark environment.
dilim
light
The presence of illumination or a bright environment.
liwanag

Slang Meanings

super boring or pointless
Wow, this movie is so agawdilim, I didn't learn anything.
Grabe, ang agawdilim ng movie na 'to, wala talaga akong natutunan.
not intriguing or lacking excitement
Our conversation is so agawdilim, it's just gossip that doesn't matter.
Ang agawdilim ng usapan natin, puro lang chismis na walang saysay.