Pulaw (en. Delicate)

pu-law

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Pulaw is used to describe things that are soft or easily affected by physical or emotional conditions.

The new leaves of the mango tree have a delicate color.

Ang mga bagong dahon ng punong mangga ay may pulaw na kulay.

A person can be described as pulaw if they are easily affected or sensitive to emotions.

He is tender to the pains of his friends.

Siya ay pulaw sa mga sakit ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

Pulaw can also be used for foods that have a soft texture.

That dish has a tender ingredient that is really delicious.

Ang lutong iyon ay may pulaw na sahog na talagang masarap.

tender heart

Having a sensitive or emotional heart.

pulaw ang puso

tender feeling

The feeling of being easily affected or sad.

pulaw na pakiramdam

soft

It describes things that are easy to tear or squeeze.

malambot

sensitive

Refers to the awareness or effect on emotions or situations.

sensitive

Training or performance with imagination

Our presentation was so pulaw, everyone was surprised!

Sobrang pulaw ng presentation namin, lahat nalang nagulat!

Saying untrue news or gossip

Don't believe the pulaw, it's just gossip!

Huwag kang maniwala sa mga pulaw, puro tsismis lang 'yan!

Meaningless or unserious

What the heck, your conversation is so pulaw!

Ano ba 'yan, ang pulaw naman ng usapan niyo!