Kasaliwaan (en. Brightness)

/ka-sa-li-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being bright or lively.
The brightness of the sun invigorates the surroundings.
Ang kasaliwaan ng araw ay nagbibigay ng sigla sa paligid.
Condition of clarity or expression.
The clarity of his words reflects his intelligence.
Ang kasaliwaan ng kanyang mga salita ay nagpapakita ng kanyang talino.

Etymology

from the words 'kabilang' and 'liwanag'

Common Phrases and Expressions

brightness of life
state of vibrancy and positive outlook in life
kasaliwaan ng buhay
surrounding brightness
elements or things that provide light in the surroundings
paligid na kasaliwaan

Related Words

light
Expresses the ability to provide light or clarity.
liwanag
clarity
State of being bright or having clear ideas.
kaliwanagan

Slang Meanings

members or companions in a group
They are members of this barangay.
Kasaliwaan sila sa barangay na ito.
people who are close or acquaintances
Are those people at the party really your acquaintances?
Talaga bang kasaliwaan mo ang mga tao sa party?
in the same group
They are in the same project group as I am, that's why we easily understood each other.
Kasaliwaan ko sila sa proyekto, kaya madali kaming nagkaintindihan.