Lindayag (en. Glisten)

/lin-da-jag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word describing the brightness or shine of an object.
The glisten of the sun on the sea is beautiful.
Ang lindayag ng araw sa dagat ay napakaganda.
Small drops of water or other liquids that reflect light.
There are drops glistening from the leaves after the rain.
May mga lindayag na tumutulo mula sa dahon pagkatapos ng ulan.

Etymology

The ancient Tagalog word 'dayag' meaning 'drop' or 'flow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

glisten of the stars
Description of the shine of stars at night.
lindayag ng mga bituin

Related Words

shine
A term describing the brightness of an object.
kinang

Slang Meanings

A sexy or beautiful woman
Wow, Linda looks great in that outfit, she's really a stunner at the party!
Grabe, ang ganda ng suot ni Linda, talagang lindayag siya sa party!
Chick or attractive girl
Cool, that girl I saw at the mall was like a real stunner!
Ayos, parang lindayag yun na nakita ko sa mall!