Dilag (en. Delight)

di-lag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A beautiful flower that usually refers to the pink petals.
The dilag represents the beauty of nature.
Ang dilag ay kumakatawan sa kagandahan ng kalikasan.
A symbol of love and attraction.
On her birthday, he gave her dilag as a symbol of his love.
Sa kanyang kaarawan, binigyan niya siya ng dilag bilang simbolo ng kanyang pag-ibig.
An important part of culture in some places, often associated with celebrations.
In the Pahiyas festival, dilag is an important decoration.
Sa Pahiyas festival, ang dilag ay isang mahalagang palamuti.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'delicia' meaning 'delight'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Beautiful heart
A person with a heart full of beauty and love.
Pusong dilag

Related Words

life
Refers to nature and representation of things that are alive.
buhay
art
Art is about expressing beauty and emotions.
sining

Slang Meanings

beauty or charm
Her beauty is like a fairy, enchanting.
Ang dilag niya ay parang diwata, nakakaakit.
attractive woman
She is the beauty of the village, everyone is mesmerized by her.
Siya ang dilag ng barangay, lahat ng tao ay natutulala sa kanya.
socially prominent woman
That beauty has high aspirations, she's so social.
Ang dilag na 'yon, ang taas ng pangarap, sosyal na sosyal.