Maparool (en. To illuminate)

mah-pah-rool

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or method of artistic expression related to light.
Illumination is important in arts focused on light and color.
Ang maparool ay mahalaga sa mga sining na nakatuon sa ilaw at kulay.
Refers to forms or designs that use light as the main element.
They used various illuminations in their installation art.
Gumamit sila ng iba't ibang maparool sa kanilang pag-install na sining.

Etymology

Commonly used term in Bataan for artistic forms of lighting, derived from the root word 'parool' meaning lantern or light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

illuminate the night
To light up the night through decorations.
maparool ang gabi

Related Words

lantern
A local term meaning light or lantern.
parool

Slang Meanings

always working or busy
I have a deadline coming up, so I’m really busy, I’m maparool!
Ang petsa ng deadline kaya aligaga ako, maparool na ako!
busy with a lot of things
Oh no, I’m maparool again because of my projects!
Naku, maparool na naman ako dahil sa mga projects!
not able to rest
Always maparool, can't even rest!
Laging maparool, di na nakakapagpahinga!