Pampaalab (en. Illuminator)

pam-paa-a-lab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or device that illuminates or provides light.
The illuminator lights up the dark room.
Ang pampaalab ay nagbibigay liwanag sa madilim na silid.
A light that helps illuminate the surroundings.
We used the illuminator while chatting outside the house.
Ginamit namin ang pampaalab habang kami'y nagkamustahan sa labas ng bahay.
A type of light that is effective during its use.
The illuminator has a bright shine and long battery life.
Ang pampaalab ay malakas ang ningning at matagal ang buhay ng baterya.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'pampaa' and 'alab'

Common Phrases and Expressions

illuminator of the mind
Things that teach and provide knowledge.
pampaalab ng isip

Related Words

light
An object that provides light in a place.
ilaw

Slang Meanings

energizer
I need coffee to wake my body up in the morning.
Kailangan ko ng kape, para maging pampaalab ng katawan ko sa umaga.
stimulator
I exercised to energize my body and stimulate me for the day.
Nag-exercise ako para maging pampaalab ang katawan ko at pampasigla sa araw.
appetizer (for the mind)
The new book I bought is an energizer for my mind.
Yung bagong book na binili ko ay pampaalab ng isip ko.