Liwayway (en. Dawn)
/li-wai-wai/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The time of sunrise or the early part of the morning.
At dawn, the birds begin to sing.
Sa liwayway, ang mga ibon ay nagsisimulang mang-awit.
The onset of light in the sky.
Dawn brings hope to the citizens.
Ang liwayway ay nagdudulot ng pag-asa sa mga mamamayan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'liwanag' meaning the beginning of light or dawn.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the dawn is rising
the sun is starting to rise or the morning has come.
ang liwayway ay sumisikat
Related Words
sikat
The appearance of the sun in the sky.
sikat
hapon
The part of the day from noon until sunset.
hapon
Slang Meanings
Morning or dawn.
Dawn has arrived, so we need to prepare for the day.
Nagsimula na ang liwayway, kaya't kailangan na nating maghanda para sa araw.
Beginning of new hope.
The dawn of his life opened up when he got a job.
Ang liwayway ng kanyang buhay ay nagbukas nang siya ay nakakuha ng trabaho.