Nakasisilaw (en. Dazzling)

/naka-si-silaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Causing a strong light that makes it difficult to see.
The dazzling sun causes poor visibility on the road.
Ang nakasisilaw na araw ay sanhi ng hindi magandang visibility sa daan.
Describing something that is excessively bright.
The dazzling lights on stage captured everyone's attention.
Ang nakasisilaw na mga ilaw sa entablado ay umagaw ng atensyon ng lahat.
Having the effect of temporary blindness from brightness.
This dazzling effect causes temporary blindness.
Ang nakasisilaw na efektong ito ay nagdudulot ng pansamantalang pagkabulag.

Etymology

The word 'nakasisilaw' originates from the root word 'silaw' which means 'light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dazzling light
A light that is excessive or intense, causing a distraction to vision.
nakasisilaw na liwanag

Related Words

glare
Having excessive brightness that can cause damage or blindness.
silaw
shining
Emitting light that is brighter than normal.
nagniningning

Slang Meanings

so bright or so amazing
Wow, your car is so dazzling!
Grabe, yung kotse mo, ang nakasisilaw!
entertaining or amusing
Their performance is so stunning, like a real concert!
Yung performance nila sobrang nakasisilaw, parang concert tala!