Keluwa (en. To emerge)

/kɛˈluwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of coming out from a place.
The emergence of the sun symbolizes a new beginning.
Ang keluwa ng araw ay simbolo ng bagong simula.
The appearance or emergence of something or an idea.
The emergence of new ideas is important for innovation.
Ang keluwa ng mga bagong ideya ay mahalaga sa inobasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kaluwa' meaning to go out or to emerge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergence of light
The appearance or arrival of light.
keluwa ng liwanag
emerging from darkness
Coming out from a difficult or dark situation.
keluwa mula sa dilim

Related Words

kaluwa
Another form of the word 'keluwa' that also describes coming out.
kaluwa

Slang Meanings

funny or entertaining
Wow, Ronski's story is so keluwa, I was laughing so hard!
Grabe, ang keluwa ng kwento ni Ronski, tawa ako ng tawa!
awesome or cool
Their gigs are so keluwa, totally worth it!
Ang keluwa ng mga gigs nila, sulit na sulit!
unique or favorite
As long as she's cool, her clothes are keluwa!
Basta cool siya, keluwa ang mga damit niya!