Bumigaw (en. To enlighten)
boo-mee-gaw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of making something clear or giving knowledge to someone.
He enlightened his student to help them better understand the lesson.
Bumigaw siya sa kanyang estudyante upang mas maunawaan nito ang aralin.
The understanding or illumination of an idea or situation.
He enlightened the discussions about the project.
Bumigaw siya sa mga usapan tungkol sa proyekto.
Having a deeper understanding of something.
I enlightened myself on the historical context of their culture.
Bumigaw ako sa makasaysayang konteksto ng kanilang kultura.
Etymology
It comes from the root word 'bigaw' meaning 'to give light' or 'to clarify'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
enlighten in the dark
to shed light or knowledge in a difficult or dark situation.
bumigaw sa dilim
Related Words
bigaw
The root word of bumigaw meaning light or explanation.
bigaw
ilaw
An object that provides light.
ilaw
Slang Meanings
to get angry
He got angry when he found out I didn't include him.
Bumigaw siya nung nalaman niyang hindi ko siya sinama.
to respond emphatically
He responded emphatically when I asked him how he studied.
Bumigaw siya sa akin nang tinanong ko kung paano siya nag-aral.
to react in a situation
He reacted when he saw his exam results.
Bumigaw siya nang makita ang kanyang resulta sa exam.