Balangaw (en. Rainbow)

ba-la-ngaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A natural phenomenon seen in the sky containing colors that form an arc.

After the rain, the rainbow appeared in the sky filled with colors.

Matapos ang ulan, lumabas ang balangaw sa langit na puno ng mga kulay.

A sign of hope or good fortune.

The rainbow is a symbol of hope after challenges.

Ang balangaw ay simbolo ng pag-asa matapos ang mga pagsubok.

From the root word 'balang' meaning akin to fire.

There is a rainbow

The presence of good signs or opportunities.

May balangaw

color

Aspects or parts of the rainbow that bring life to nature's creations.

kulay

rain

A factor that triggers the formation of a rainbow in the sky.

ulan

Changed his/her mind or became hesitant.

He/she said he/she would go, but suddenly backed out!

Sabi niya, pupunta siya, pero biglang balangaw na!.

Feeling down, or feeling aimless.

I've been home all day, feeling kind of lost.

Nasa bahay lang ako buong araw, parang balangaw ako.

Went in a different direction, especially regarding plans.

We had a meeting scheduled, but that just fell through.

Naka-schedule kami ng usapan, pero balangaw na lang yun.