Biray (en. Dew)
/biˈraj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Biray is a liquid or damp substance falling from the air.
In the morning, the leaves are full of dew from the fog.
Sa umaga, ang mga dahon ay puno ng biray mula sa hamog.
Tiny drops of water that form in the air.
Because of the dew, the ground became slippery and hard to walk on.
Dahil sa biray, ang lupa ay naging madulas at mahirap lakaran.
A natural phenomenon that occurs in the mornings in cold climates.
Dew is commonly seen in fields in the morning.
Ang biray ay karaniwang nakikita sa mga bukirin sa umaga.
Etymology
From the word 'iray' meaning 'moistened' or 'damp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
morning dew
The drops of water in the morning that fall on the leaves.
biray ng umaga
Related Words
dew
A form of dew commonly found on plants.
hamog
Slang Meanings
Sister or close friend
Come on, sister! Let's go here!
Sama na, biray! Dito na tayo!
Companion or buddy
My sister and I are always together at school.
Lagi kaming magkakasama ng biray ko sa school.