Lantay (en. Pure)
lan-tay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Without mixture, pure.
The water from the spring is pure and delicious to drink.
Ang tubig mula sa bukal ay lantay at masarap inumin.
Consistent with the true condition or form.
Pure gold is used in jewelry.
Ang lantay na ginto ay ginagamit sa mga alahas.
Without flaws or mistakes.
Her training purely showed her talent.
Ang kanyang pagsasanay ay lantay na nagpakita ng kanyang talento.
Etymology
The word 'lantay' originates from the root word 'lantay' meaning pure or unmixed.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pure truth
True and undoubted truth.
lantay na katotohanan
pure love
Love without any return or conditions.
lantay na pagmamahal
Related Words
clarity
The clarity or transparency of something.
linaw
water
A liquid that is usually pure and essential to life.
tubig
Slang Meanings
Clean or pure
The color of her dress is so clean, like it just came from the store.
Lantay yung kulay ng damit niya, parang bagong bili.
Really real or no kidding
I’m completely serious; I'm not joking here.
Lantay na lantay, hindi ako nagbibiro dito.
No joke involved
When they say 'lantay', it means they're serious.
Kapag sinabing lantay, ibig sabihin seryoso na yan.