Maaliw (en. Calm)
/ma.ˈa.liw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Seemingly without waves or movement; quiet.
The wind by the sea is cool and calm.
Malamig at maaliw ang hangin sa tabi ng dagat.
Calm and without tension or force felt.
She showed the calm aspect of her personality in her conversation.
Ipinakita niya ang maaliw na aspeto ng kanyang personalidad sa kanyang pag-uusap.
Without stress; shows peace and contentment.
In her calm design, she felt peace.
Sa kanyang maaliw na disenyo, nakaramdam siya ng kapayapaan.
Etymology
Tagalog
Common Phrases and Expressions
calm feeling
Feeling of peace and calmness.
maaliw na pakiramdam
calm person
A person with a quiet and peaceful disposition.
maaliw na tao
Related Words
peace
State of being quiet and without conflict.
kapayapaan
calm
State of not being worried or confused.
kalmado
Slang Meanings
Super happy or joyful.
Wow, I’m so happy! I feel really excited today.
Grabe, ang saya-saya ko! Parang maaliw na maaliw ako ngayon.
Creative or full of ideas (because of joy).
No matter what I think of, everything is fun! Suddenly, I’m so creative.
Kahit anong maisip ko, maaliw ang lahat! Suddenly, I'm so creative.
Very entertaining.
That show is really fun! So many laughs.
Yung palabas na yun, maaliw talaga! Ang daming tawanan.