Garing (en. Gleaming)

ˈɡa.riŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of light or shine that comes from an object.
The gleam of her teeth gives a beautiful smile.
Ang garing ng kanyang ngipin ay nagbibigay ng magandang ngiti.
Visible or discoverable in objects with beautiful shapes or forms.
The gold jewelry in the store has a shine.
May garing ang mga alahas na gawa sa ginto sa tindahan.

Etymology

Indigenous Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gleam of the sun
The shine or light coming from the sun.
Garing ng araw

Related Words

shine
A term referring to a high level of brightness or gleam.
kinang
hardness
Refers to durability or hardness that can provide a beautiful view.
sintigas

Slang Meanings

Damage, destruction
My phone got garing when it fell into the water.
Ang garing ng phone ko nung nahulog ito sa tubig.
Bad news
Have you heard the garing in the neighborhood? They say there will be a blackout.
Narinig mo na ba ang garing sa barangay? Sabi nila magkakaroon ng blackout.
In a bad situation
You're lucky, you don't have any garing in your life.
Swerte ka, wala kang garing sa buhay mo.