Banaag (en. Gleam)

/bá-na-ag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Light or ray coming from the moon or at dawn.
The gleam from the moon provides a beautiful view at night.
Ang banaag mula sa buwan ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin sa gabi.
The rising of the sun or the beginning of light in the morning.
The dawn in the east signals that morning is near.
Ang banaag sa silangan ay senyales na malapit na ang umaga.

Etymology

Tagalog term that denotes light, particularly from the moon or dawn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gleam of hope
A light that signifies hope or good things.
banaag ng pag-asa

Related Words

seem
A synonym of banaag often referring to a light or flow of things.
tila

Slang Meanings

spark
I saw the spark in the shine of her eyes.
Nakita ko ang banaag sa kislap ng kanyang mata.
light
The light of the morning gives new hope.
Ang banaag ng umaga ay nagbibigay ng bagong pag-asa.
tiny light
There's a tiny light over there, it looks like there are people.
May banaag sa dako roon, mukhang may tao.