Labnaw (en. Whiteness)

/labˈnaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of whiteness.
The whiteness of her skin seemed to shine in the sunlight.
Ang labnaw ng kanyang balat ay tila makinang sa araw.
The color or aesthetic quality associated with white.
The whiteness of the ice brought a cold feeling to the people.
Ang labnaw ng yelo ay nagdala ng malamig na damdamin sa mga tao.
A form or level of cleanliness or freshness.
The whiteness of her attire reflects her careful grooming.
Ang labnaw ng kanyang pananamit ay nagpapakita ng kanyang maingat na pag-aalaga sa sarili.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

whiteness of the environment
the white color of nature or surroundings.
labnaw ng kapaligiran
carried by whiteness
due to white or being white; often used in elements of nature.
dala ng labnaw

Related Words

blackness
The quality of being black or dark.
kailitan
comb
A tool used to manage hair that may come with whiteness or purity.
suklay

Slang Meanings

pretty girl or feminine girl
That labnaw over there, her smile is beautiful!
Ang labnaw na 'yon, ang ganda ng ngiti!
gentle or affectionate person
She seems like a labnaw, so sweet to her friends.
Parang labnaw siya, sobrang sweet sa mga kaibigan.