Magpadilaw (en. To yellow)
/mag.pa.di.law/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To yellow is a verb meaning to make something yellow.
You can yellow your hair using hair dye.
Magpadilaw ka ng buhok gamit ang tint.
This can refer to the process of releasing yellow color from another color.
The leaves can yellow when exposed to sunlight.
Magpadilaw ang mga dahon sa pagdapo ng araw.
Etymology
The word 'magpadilaw' comes from the root word 'dilaw' which means yellow in Filipino.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to yellow hair
To make the color of the hair yellow.
magpadilaw ng buhok
Related Words
yellow
This is an adjective that refers to the color of something that is yellow.
dilaw
Slang Meanings
To show off or act cute
I'll wait until I feel like showing off my cuteness to him/her.
Saka na ulit ako magmagpadilaw pag naisip ko na magpa-cute sa kanya.
To act cute to impress a crush
I ate too much pineapple so I'll act cute later for my crush.
Kumain ako ng masyadong maraming pineapple kaya magpadilaw na ako mamaya para kay crush.