Madalingaraw (en. Morning)

/ma-da-ling-a-raw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The time of day from sunrise until around noon.
It's morning, and the dawn brings new hope.
Umaga na at ang madalingaraw ay nagdudulot ng bagong pag-asa.
A part of the day that is often considered the best time for activities.
It’s more enjoyable to exercise in the morning than in the afternoon.
Mas masarap mag-ehersisyo sa madalingaraw kaysa sa hapon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'madali' meaning 'light' or 'easy' and 'araw' meaning 'day'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morning light
The light that comes from the morning.
madalingaraw na liwanag

Related Words

morning
The first part of the day from sunrise.
umaga
sun
The celestial body that provides light and warmth to our planet.
araw

Slang Meanings

quick morning
Even before the calls, he was already there; it's because it's an early morning.
Wala pang tawag ay nandiyan na siya, madalingaraw na kasi.
early riser
Do you really have to wake up early for the town festival?
Kailangan mo talagang bumangon ng madalingaraw para sa palarong bayan?
it's early morning
I'm really awake this early morning, so happy!
Gising na gising ako nitong madalingaraw, ang saya!