Mamughaw (en. To light up)

/ma-mu-ghaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To illuminate or shine.
The moonlight illuminates the dark night.
Mamughaw ang ilaw ng buwan sa madilim na gabi.
A word that describes the presence of brightness or the emergence of fire.
The fire glows in the fireplace during winter.
Mamughaw ang apoy sa fireplace sa panahon ng taglamig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to light up a fire
The process of igniting a fire.
mamughaw ng apoy

Related Words

shine
A root word referring to the state of being bright or shining.
pughaw

Slang Meanings

Looks like you don't want to anymore
He doesn't want to talk anymore, he looks like he doesn't care.
Ayaw na niyang makipag-usap, mamughaw na siya.
Tired, fed up
I look so worn out with all the things I have to do.
Nagmumukha na akong mamughaw sa dami ng ginagawa ko.
No interest, bored
We're so uninterested in class, there's really no thrill left.
Mamughaw na kami sa klase, wala na talagang thrill.