Manumbrahan (en. Shadowing)

/manumˈbrahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or activity of creating shadows by physical obstructions to light.
He created a shadow effect in his artwork using colors and shadows.
Gumawa siya ng manumbrahan sa kanyang likhang sining gamit ang mga kulay at anino.
An event where light is obstructed, resulting in the formation of a shadow.
The shadowing occurred when the cloud descended and blocked the sun.
Ang manumbrahan ay nangyari nang bumaba ang ulap at nahadlangan ang araw.
The space or section underneath the shadow or darkness of something.
The children played in the shadow of the tree to avoid the heat of the sun.
Naglaro ang mga bata sa manumbrahan ng puno upang makaiwas sa init ng araw.

Etymology

from the root word 'umbra' meaning shadow or darkness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the shadow
in the part that is under the shadow.
sa ilalim ng manumbrahan

Related Words

umbra
A term that refers to the presence of a shadow or dark, non-illuminated part.
umbras

Slang Meanings

Someone who is stuck in a life situation they can't fully accept.
I hope you don't end up being a manumbrahan with people who don't want to socialize fully.
Sana hindi ka na lang manumbrahan sa mga tao na ayaw lubos na makihalubilo.
Like being out of oneself, pretending to be happy but actually down.
Sometimes he becomes a manumbrahan even when the gang is around.
Minsan nagiging manumbrahan siya kahit na andiyan na ang barkada.