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    Dilim (en. Darkness)

    /ˈdɪ.lɪm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or characteristic of being dark.
    The darkness of the night frightened the people.
    Ang dilim ng gabi ay nagbigay ng takot sa mga tao.
    A part of a dark area.
    He saw a darkness behind the trees.
    Nakita niya ang isang dilim sa likuran ng mga puno.
    Commonly used as a metaphor for ignorance or evil.
    Evil led him into the darkness of his mind.
    Dinala siya ng kasamaan sa dilim ng kanyang isip.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kadiliman' which refers to the darkness of something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the dark
    in a state of uncertainty or ignorance.
    nasa dilim

    Related Words

    dim light
    A state of slightly dark light, usually used in descriptions of situations.
    dilim-dilim
    bright
    The opposite of darkness; means having light or brightness.
    maliwanag

    Slang Meanings

    a dark part of the world or a person without hope
    His life seems dark now, no direction.
    Parang dilim ang buhay niya ngayon, walang direksyon.
    an angry or gloomy mindset
    I have a dark place in my mind because of what you did!
    May dilim na ako sa utak sa ginawa mo!
    a situation without light, whether literally or figuratively
    We packed in the dark because we lost power.
    Nag-empake kami sa dilim dahil nawalan ng kuryente.