Luningning (en. Brightness)
loo-ning-ning
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of light or shine.
The brightness of the moon is truly amazing on a cold night.
Ang luningning ng buwan ay talagang kahanga-hanga sa malamig na gabi.
The quality of being bright or shining.
The radiance of the stars brings joy to our eyes.
Ang luningning ng mga bituin ay nagbibigay saya sa ating mga mata.
The effect of light on a particular object or place.
The brightness of the new paint shines under the sun.
Ang luningning ng bagong pintura ay tumataas sa ilalim ng araw.
Etymology
It comes from the word 'luning' meaning light or shine, and is added with '-ning' to indicate a characteristic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brightness of the sun
The light coming from the sun.
luningning ng araw
brightness of the stars
The shine given by the stars at night.
luningning ng mga bituin
Related Words
light
Means similar to the ability to give light.
liwanag
shine
Refers to a high level of brightness or sparkle.
kinang
Slang Meanings
a beautiful facade or deception
Even in the dark, there seems to be a luningning still enveloping her face.
Kahit na madilim, parang may luningning pa ring bumabalot sa kanyang mukha.
a lively or upbeat song
This song has a luningning that truly makes you happy!
Ang kanta na ito ay may luningning na talagang nakakapagpasaya!
glow of light or sparkle
The star is so beautiful, its luningning is like a diamond!
Sobrang ganda ng bituin, ang kanyang luningning ay parang diamante!