Lunaw (en. Moon)

loo-nahw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural satellite of Earth that orbits it.
The moon provides light at night.
Ang lunaw ay nagbibigay liwanag sa gabi.
A part of the planet that is usually not visible from Earth.
This moon has many craters.
Ang lunaw na ito ay may maraming krater.
The seeming calmness or beauty of the view under the moonlight.
We walked under the moonlight.
Naglakad kami sa ilalim ng lunaw na ilaw ng buwan.

Etymology

From the word 'luna' which means moon in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To create a moon
To fall in love or develop feelings for someone.
Bumuo ng isang lunaw

Related Words

full moon
The state of the moon when it is entirely round.
kabilugan
bulan
A word equivalent to 'lunaw' in another context.
bulan

Slang Meanings

A term for someone who tends to be bitter or gloomy.
You complain so much, it's like you're always the one who has the lunaw!
Ang dalas mong magreklamo, parang ikaw na lang lagi ang may lunaw!
Very dramatic, often accuses or complains.
Stop being so lunaw, I'm not blaming you.
Huwag ka na maglunaw, hindi naman kita sinisisi.