Pagiilaw (en. Enlightenment)

pa-gi-i-law

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of explaining or clarifying something.
The enlightenment on human rights issues is important in society.
Ang pagiilaw sa mga isyu ng karapatang pantao ay mahalaga sa lipunan.
A state of having greater knowledge or understanding.
Due to enlightenment, they better understand the culture of others.
Dahil sa pagiilaw, mas naiintindihan nila ang kultura ng iba.
The act of shedding light or imparting knowledge to the mind.
The enlightenment of his ideas inspired many.
Ang pagiilaw ng kanyang mga ideya ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa marami.

Etymology

The word derives from the root 'ilaw' meaning light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enlightenment of knowledge
The process of gaining more knowledge.
pagiilaw ng kaalaman
enlightenment in the mind
Opening the mind to new ideas.
pagiilaw sa isipan

Related Words

light
Light refers to the illumination that comes from a source.
ilaw
knowledge
Knowledge is the information or truth obtained through experience or study.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

Backstabbing or arguing about other people.
They're really backstabbing our group behind our backs.
Sobrang pagiilaw ang ginagawa nila sa tropa natin sa likod.
Giving bad opinions or spreading gossip.
Oh no, she's always spreading gossip about other people.
Nako, lagi na lang siyang pagiilaw sa ibang tao.
A fight that leads to a rift.
This feud has lasted so long, now they don't even talk.
Tumagal ang pagiilaw na ito sa kanila, ngayon hindi na sila nag-uusap.