Mailawan (en. Lit)

ma-i-la-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Where a person or thing is illuminated or bright.
The moon is lit at night.
Ang buwan ay mailawan sa gabi.
A person who brings light or inspiration.
He is a shining example of a true leader.
Siya ay mailawan na halimbawa ng isang tunay na lider.

Etymology

From the root word 'liwanag' meaning light or hope.

Common Phrases and Expressions

light the way
to provide guidance or clarity in a situation
mailawan ang daan

Related Words

light
Means characteristics of brightness or a bright state.
liwanag
brightness
Means strong light or shine.
ningning

Slang Meanings

Beautiful girl with a lovely smile.
Anna is so mailawan; I feel so happy when I see her smiling.
Sobrang mailawan ni Anna, ang saya saya kapag nakikita ko siyang nakangiti.
Lively and full of life.
Last night's party was so mailawan; everyone had a great time!
Ang party kagabi ay sobrang mailawan, lahat ay enjoy!
Has a good personality or character.
Whenever I'm with Mark, our conversation is really mailawan.
Basta't kasama si Mark, talagang mailawan ang usapan namin.