Litaw (en. Emerge)
li-ta-w
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of coming out or showing.
The sun emerged after the rain.
Naglitaw ang araw matapos ang pagbuhos ng ulan.
Presence in a specific place.
Stars appear in the sky at night.
Lumilitaw ang mga bituin sa langit sa gabi.
Being visible or the reveal of something.
The information appears on the screen.
Ang mga impormasyon ay lumilitaw sa screen.
Etymology
from the word 'litaw' meaning 'to emerge' or 'to show'
Common Phrases and Expressions
very apparent
clearly visible or obvious
litaw na litaw
Related Words
very clear
shows excessive clarity or certainty.
litaw-linaw
Slang Meanings
To come out or to shine, often used in the context of someone or something making an appearance in a situation.
She really stood out at the party, everyone was looking at her.
Litaw na litaw siya sa party, lahat nakatingin sa kanya.
Became popular or well-known, often used in social media contexts.
Her vlog really blew up on YouTube, a lot of people are watching!
Litaw na litaw na ang vlog niya sa YouTube, maraming nanonood!
Sudden appearance or rise to prominence, often associated with people or celebrities.
He popped up in the news after the controversy.
Litaw siya sa mga balita pagkatapos ng kontrobersiya.