Mangulaw (en. To fade)
/maŋulaw/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The word 'mangulaw' is a verb that means 'to change color towards a more faded or darker tone.'
Gradually, the color of her dress began to fade under the sun.
Unti-unting mangulaw ang kulay ng kanyang damit sa ilalim ng araw.
A passage of time or a condition causing the loss of quality or clarity.
Due to old equipment, the image began to fade.
Dahil sa lumang kagamitan, ang larawan ay mangulaw na.
Refers to the reduction of light or vividness in something.
The colors of the wallpaper in her room started to fade because it didn't get the right light.
Mangulaw na ang mga kulay ng wallpaper sa kanyang kwarto sapagkat hindi nito na-abot ang tamang liwanag.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To fade in the light
The process of gradually reducing quality or brightness.
Mangulaw sa liwanag
Related Words
faded
A term describing the dulling or diminishing contrast of colors.
kulaw
Slang Meanings
saying goodbye or being indecisive
It's like he's just hanging in the conversation, unable to decide.
Parang mangulaw siya sa usapan, hindi makapag-desisyon.
to interfere or meddle
Don't be a bother in my plans, I have other things to do.
Huwag kang mangulaw sa mga plano ko, may iba akong gagawin.
to wash one's hands off or avoid responsibility
He seems to be brushing off my problem, doesn't want to help me.
Parang mangulaw siya sa aking problema, ayaw niya akong tulungan.