Duhay (en. Dawn)

/duˈhai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A time in the morning before the sun rises.
I woke up at dawn and saw the beautiful surroundings.
Nagising ako sa duhay at nakita ang magandang paligid.
The first light that appears before the sun rises into the sky.
Dawn brought hope for the people.
Ang duhay ay nagdala ng pag-asa para sa mga tao.
Helps in restoring light after darkness.
Dawn signifies a new beginning.
Ang duhay ay nagpapakita ng bagong simula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dawn of hope
The light of hope begins.
Duhay ng pag-asa

Related Words

light
The condition or quality of being bright.
liwanag
morning
The first part of the day, from dawn until afternoon.
umaga

Slang Meanings

super annoying or bothersome
Wow, here we go again, it's so duhay with the people around me.
Grabe, ito na naman, duhay na naman sa mga tao sa paligid ko.
feels hopeless
I don't want to go anymore, my grades are really duhay.
Ayoko nang pumasok, duhay na talaga ang grades ko.