Manlamlam (en. To glow faintly)

/man-lam-lam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Indicates the action of glowing faintly.
The lights in the room glow faintly at midnight.
Ang mga ilaw sa silid ay manlamlam sa hatingabi.
Shows a gentle action or change.
Her smile glowed faintly when she saw her friend.
Nag-manlamlam ang kanyang ngiti nang siya ay nakakita ng kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

From the root word 'lamlam' meaning a weak but continuous feeling or activity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the moon glows faintly
The moon emits a soft light in the dark night.
manlamlam ang buwan

Related Words

glow
A term for a faint light or twinkling action.
lamlam

Slang Meanings

A happy or lively person.
He was so lively at the party, he made everyone happy.
Sobrang manlamlam siya sa party, lahat pinasaya niya.
Always caring or giving attention to others.
He's the lively one in the group, always there for everyone.
Siya ang manlamlam sa grupo, lagi siyang nandiyan para sa lahat.