Liyab (en. Flame)

lee-yab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of fire that has high heat and brightness.
The flame of the fire illuminated the surroundings.
Ang liyab ng apoy ay nagbigay liwanag sa paligid.
What happens when an object burns and emits fire.
The blaze of the wood spread quickly.
Ang liyab ng kahoy ay mabilis na kumalat.
Rapid rising of fire or energy.
The blaze in the appearance of the fire is magnificent.
Ang liyab sa itsura ng apoy ay kahanga-hanga.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'liyab' which means flame or blaze.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to blaze
to become bright and hot in the form of fire
magliyab
flame of love
intense feeling similar to the fire of love
liyab ng pag-ibig

Related Words

blazing
The presence of strong flames or fire.
naglalagablab
burning
The state of having fire.
nag-aapoy

Slang Meanings

super awesome or cool
Wow, their performance at the concert was so lit!
Grabe, ang liyab ng performance nila sa concert!
energized or full of energy
It's been a while since I felt this hype, but now I'm just so happy!
Malaon nang hindi ito nagliyab, pero ngayon parang ang saya-saya!
having fun or happy
The kids were really lit at the party earlier!
Ang liyab ng mga bata sa party kanina!