Lumitaw (en. To emerge)
/lu.mi.taw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To become clear or noticeable.
The sun emerged after the storm.
Lumitaw ang araw pagkatapos ng bagyo.
To be visible from something or somewhere.
His face emerged from behind the door.
Lumitaw ang kanyang mukha mula sa likod ng pinto.
To show or come out from a situation.
The problem emerged after the examination.
Lumitaw ang problema matapos ang pagsusuri.
Etymology
The word 'lumitaw' comes from the root word 'litaw' which means 'to show or to become clear.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
The truth emerged.
The truth became clear.
Lumitaw ang katotohanan.
To show up in front.
To appear or come out in a place.
Lumitaw sa harapan.
Related Words
show, become clear
The root word of 'lumitaw' which means to show or to become clear.
litaw
Slang Meanings
emerged or appeared
His talent emerged during the audition.
Ang talento niya ay lumitaw sa audition.
showed up in a place
He suddenly appeared at the party even though he wasn’t invited.
Bigla siyang lumitaw sa party kahit na hindi siya invited.
became famous or known
He is emerging on social media now.
Lumilitaw siya sa social media ngayon.