Panglaw (en. Dimness)

paŋ-law

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being dark or lacking in light.
Due to the dimness of the room, I couldn't see my things.
Dahil sa panglaw ng silid, hindi ko makita ang aking mga gamit.
A feeling of sadness or hopelessness.
He felt the dimness of his heart after the breakup.
Kaniyang naramdaman ang panglaw ng kanyang puso matapos ang hiwalayan.
The state of being sluggish or lacking vigor.
The dimness of his face emphasized his exhaustion.
Ang panglaw ng kanyang mukha ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang pagod.

Etymology

The word 'panglaw' comes from the root word 'law' which means light or brightness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dimness of thought
Inspiration or ideas that become dark or unclear.
panglaw ng pag-iisip

Related Words

black
A color representing darkness or the absence of light.
itim
sadness
An emotion associated with sorrow or regret.
lungkot

Slang Meanings

sadness that feels hopeless
Because of the panglaw in life, he is rarely seen outside.
Dahil sa panglaw ng buhay, di na siya masyadong nakikita sa labas.
feeling of disappointment
I am in panglaw after finding out that I can’t continue my studies.
Nasa panglaw ako nang malaman kong hindi na ako makakapag-aral.
sad state of mind
It's like I just said something out of sweat, full of panglaw.
Parang pawis na lang ang sinabi ko, puno ng panglaw.