Diyas (en. Candles)

diyas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of light made of wax and having a wick.
He placed a diyas on the table as decoration.
Naglagay siya ng diyas sa mesa bilang palamuti.
It is used as a symbol of light and hope.
The diyas are symbols of hope during festivals.
Ang mga diyas ay simbolo ng pag-asa sa mga piyesta.
A traditional item used in ceremonies and celebrations.
Diyas are commonly used in prayer ceremonies.
Madalas gamitin ang diyas sa mga seremonya ng pagdarasal.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

Offering diyas
A ritual act depicting the giving of diyas to gods or spirits.
Nag-alay ng diyas

Related Words

wick
Part of the diyas that is burned to produce light.
mitsa
wax
Material used in making diyas.
waks

Slang Meanings

like those dusty but cute things
My old diyas feels like nostalgia in the house.
Yung luma kong diyas, parang nostalgia sa bahay.
the struggles and charms of everyday life
I have a lot of diyas in my life right now.
Ang dami kong diyas ngayon sa buhay ko.