Liang (en. Bright)

li-ang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being bright or a bright color.
The brightness of the sun caused a beautiful view.
Ang liwanag ng araw ay naging dahilan ng magandang tanawin.
adjective
Expresses the characteristic of brightness.
This light is too bright for my vision.
Ang liwang ito ay masyadong maliwanag para sa aking paningin.

Etymology

Chinese origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

light of the moon
Bright or light from the moon.
liwanag ng buwan
light of the sun
Provides light and warmth from the sun.
liwanag ng araw

Related Words

light
Any source of brightness.
ilaw
radiance
An object that emits bright light.
radiance

Slang Meanings

small amount
I don't care who won, as long as my salary is so small, I won't even notice you.
Wala akong pakialam sa nanalo, basta't ang suweldo ko ay kay liit, kaya 'di naman kita pansin.
not very long
He's already here, but just for a bit, probably only a short while.
Nandiyan na siya, pero saglit lang, siguro liang lang.
to fight or to try
Alright, let's go head-to-head with our styles!
Sige, liang tayo sa gawi natin!