Pagbulahaw (en. Brightness)

/pag-bu-la-haw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of illumination or opening.
The brightness of the sun in the morning brings joy to everyone.
Ang pagbulahaw ng araw sa umaga ay nagdudulot ng saya sa lahat.
The presence of light after darkness.
The brightness from the rain seems to have revived the plants.
Ang pagbulahaw mula sa ulan ay tila nagbigay-buhay sa mga halaman.

Etymology

The term 'bulahaw' is derived from 'buhaw' which means opening or brightening.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morning brightness
The rising of the sun every morning
pagbulahaw ng umaga

Related Words

buhaw
A word referring to light or an open state.
buhaw

Slang Meanings

Raging wind or a strong storm
The bulahaw outside is deafening, it's like a tornado is coming!
Ang pagbulahaw sa labas ay nakakabingi, parang may tornado na dumarating!
Sudden outburst of emotions
When she got angry, there was a bulahaw in her words.
Nang nagalit siya, nagkaroon ng pagbulahaw sa kanyang mga salita.