Mapusyaw (en. Faded)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not vibrant or dull: having no history or too long to wait.
The color of her dress is faded blue.
Ang kulay ng kanyang damit ay mapusyaw na asul.
A color that has lost its brightness or radiance.
The flowers in the garden are becoming faded in winter.
Ang mga bulaklak sa hardin ay nagiging mapusyaw sa taglamig.
Importance or quality that becomes blurred or unclear.
The memories of his youth have become faded in his mind.
Ang mga recuerdo ng kanyang kabataan ay naging mapusyaw sa kanyang isipan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

faded color
Color that lacks vibrancy or appears dull.
mapusyaw na kulay
faded memories
Memories that are no longer clear or vivid.
mapusyaw na alaala

Related Words

revive
To help or restore the previous shine.
pupukaw
darkness
Lack of light or radiance.
dilim

Slang Meanings

soft or weak person
Look, that person is weak; they can't fight in the battle.
Ayun, mapusyaw 'yan, di kayang lumaban sa laban.
caring but a bit lazy
Even though he's a bit lazy, he's still there to take care of me.
Kahit mapusyaw siya, andiyan pa rin siya para alagaan ako.
pitiful or weak-spirited
Don't be so pitiful, get up already!
Huwag kang mapusyaw, bumangon ka na!