Pangaliw (en. Entertainment)

/paŋɐˈliw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A way of enjoyment or amusement.

Television shows are one of the favorite forms of entertainment for people.

Ang mga palabas sa telebisyon ay isa sa mga paboritong paraan ng pangaliw ng mga tao.

Any activity that brings joy or amusement.

Going to the cinema is a good entertainment for the weekend.

Ang pagpunta sa sinehan ay isang magandang pangaliw sa katapusan ng linggo.

Doing things that make oneself or others happy.

There are many ways to entertain at home such as reading and playing.

Maraming paraan ng pangaliw sa loob ng bahay tulad ng pagbabasa at paglalaro.

Derived from the word 'aliw' meaning 'entertainment' combined with the prefix 'pang-' indicating purpose.

Self-entertainment

Activities done for one's own enjoyment.

Pangaliw sa sarili

Entertainment for others

Efforts to amuse other people.

Pangaliw sa iba

entertainment

Any state that brings joy or eases concerns.

aliw

amusement

Activities that provide joy or distraction.

libang

a unique joy or amusement

There it is, I feel a special happiness again with your stories!

Ayan, parang may pangaliw na naman ako sa mga kwento mo!

self-entertainment

I'm looking for a way to amuse myself, that's why I'm playing games.

Naghahanap ako ng pangaliw sa sarili, kaya naglalaro ako ng games.

pastime

Before, my entertainment was watching movies, but now I prefer reading.

Dati, ang pangaliw ko ay manood ng movies, pero ngayon mas okay na sa akin magbasa.