Lilim (en. Shade)

/liˈlim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or part that provides protection from the sun.

We are looking for shade under the mango tree.

Naghahanap kami ng lilim sa ilalim ng punong mangga.

In games or plays, the part that is not hit by sunlight.

The players are hiding in the shade while waiting for their turn.

Ang mga manlalaro ay nagtatago sa lilim habang naghihintay ng kanilang turno.

Derived from the word 'lima' meaning cover or shade.

under the shade

in a protected or safe place from heat or danger

sa ilalim ng lilim

lilim-lilim

a form of shade that may be caused by trees or other objects.

lilim-lilim

shelter or cover, often from something bad

You need shelter under the tree when it rains.

Kailangan mo ng lilim sa ilalim ng puno kapag umuulan.

a safe space or refuge

Here at home, I have refuge from the problems outside.

Dito sa bahay, ako'y may lilim mula sa mga problema sa labas.