Liya (en. Radiance)

lih-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quality that displays beauty and brightness.
Her face has a radiance that is hard to forget.
Ang kanyang mukha ay may liya na mahirap kalimutan.
Having a special attractiveness or pleasing appearance.
The radiance of the flower surpasses all.
Ang liya ng bulaklak ay humihigit sa lahat.
A characteristic that encourages admiration from others.
Her radiance brought inspiration to many.
Ang kanyang liya ay nagdala ng inspirasyon sa marami.

Etymology

Classical Tagalog from the word 'liya' meaning beauty or radiance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

possessed radiance
The beauty or characteristic possessed.
liyang taglay
radiance of nature
The beauty of nature.
liya ng kalikasan

Related Words

brightness
A word that describes being bright or attractive.
liw-liwanagan
beauty
A phrase often used to describe anyone with a beautiful appearance.
aka na

Slang Meanings

just relax
Liya, good thing you're here, let's just chill here.
Liya, buti na lang andito ka, chill lang tayo dito.
go ahead
Liya, Miko is the one who should drink water, go ahead.
Liya, si Miko na ang uminom ng tubig, sige na.
instead of
Liya, just study, instead of resting.
Liya, mag-aral ka na lang, kesa pahinga.
like
Liya, it seems like you're not happy anymore.
Liya, parang hindi ka na masaya.