Dilaw (en. Yellow)

/diˈlaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A color similar to the glow of sunlight.
The flowers in the garden are yellow.
Ang mga bulaklak sa hardin ay dilaw.
Indicates a difference from other colors.
The dilapidated yellow house is easily seen from afar.
Ang dilaw na sira-sira na bahay ay madaling makita mula sa malayo.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'amarillo', meaning 'yellow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

yellow of sunlight
color similar to the light from the sun
dilaw ng sikat ng araw

Related Words

yellow rose
A type of flower that is yellow in color, often used for occasions.
dilaw na rosas

Slang Meanings

Stubborn as a yellow object
I view you as stubborn, that's why you never learn.
Dilaw ang tingin ko sa'yo, kaya 'di ka natututo.
Outgoing or pesky
Just chill, you're yellow because you're always happy.
Suwabe ka lang, dilaw ka kasi palaging masaya.
Meaningless or pointless talk
What you're saying is like yellow, it leads to nothing.
Ang sinasabi mo, parang dilaw lang, wala namang nangyayari.
Loves fun and parties
Your personality is yellow because you're always having a party.
Dilaw ang personality mo, kasi palagi kang may party.