Alab (en. Flame)
/ˈalaɪb/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A ray of fire or light.
The flame of the candle provided light in the room.
Ang alab ng kandila ay nagbigay ng liwanag sa silid.
An intense feeling, usually related to love.
There is a flame of love in their relationship.
May alab ng pag-ibig ang kanilang relasyon.
A symbol of enthusiasm or excitement.
The flame of her empathy is contagious.
Ang alab ng kanyang empatiya ay nakakahawa.
Etymology
Tagalog word meaning 'flame' or 'fire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flame of the heart
The intense love or emotion.
alab ng puso
flame of desire
Intense longing or desire.
alab ng pagnanasa
Related Words
burning
Having intense fire or feeling.
nag-aalab
to ignite
The act of lighting a fire.
alabin
Slang Meanings
fiery passion or love
Jessa is on fire with passion for Marco, she can't stop laughing at him.
Alab na alab na si Jessa kay Marco, panay ang tawa sa kanya.
vigor or energy
Wow, the energy of the people at the concert yesterday was amazing!
Grabe, ang alab ng mga tao sa concert kahapon!
nurturing one's feelings
You need to take care of the fire of your love.
Kailangan mong alagaan ang alab ng pagmamahal mo.