Ningning (en. Brightness)

ning-ning

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A description of a bright effect or light.
The brightness of the moon is a beautiful sight at night.
Ang ningning ng buwan ay nakagagandang tanawin sa gabi.
A trait of being bright or vibrant.
Her brightness on stage captured everyone's attention.
Ang kanyang ningning sa entablado ay umagaw ng atensyon ng lahat.
The quality of something that brings light or joy.
The brightness of her smile brought joy to everyone.
Ang ningning ng kanyang ngiti ay nagbigay saya sa lahat ng tao.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'ningning' ay nagmula sa salitang ugat na 'ning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brightness of the stars
Illuminating light emitted by stars.
ningning ng bituin
brightness of the sun
The bright light of the sun.
ningning ng araw

Related Words

light
Trait of being bright or bright effect.
liwanag
sparkle
Brief brightness or twinkling of light.
kislap

Slang Meanings

shine of a star or light
The lights at the festival were so bright last night!
Sobrang ningning ng mga ilaw sa pista kagabi!
beauty or attraction
Your shine in the photoshoot is amazing, you look like a model!
Grabe ang ningning niyo sa photoshoot, para kang model!
lively or full of life
Did you see Liza? Her shine on stage was so joyful!
Nakita mo ba si Liza? Ang ningning niya sa stage, ang saya!