Pumalibhasa (en. To illuminate)
pu-ma-lib-ha-sa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
This is a verb that refers to the act of explaining or clarifying.
I illuminated the ideas in my speech to make it understandable to my audience.
Pumalibhasa ako ng mga ideya sa aking talumpati upang maunawaan ito ng aking mga tagapakinig.
Refers to the process of bringing light to something.
In his effort, he illuminated the characteristics of art in his creation.
Sa kanyang pagsisikap, pumalibhasa siya ng mga katangian ng sining sa kanyang likha.
Providing clarity or detail to an idea or piece of information.
We need to illuminate our message to communicate effectively.
Kailangan nating pumalibhasa ng ating mensahe upang maging epektibong makipag-usap.
Etymology
from the word 'libhas' meaning clearer or more vividly seen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to clarify an issue
to shed light or explanation on a situation
pumaliwanag sa isyu
to illuminate details
to show or describe specific details
pumalibhasa ng mga detalye
Related Words
light
It means illumination or the quality of being bright.
liwanag
explanation
A word that refers to the clarification of an idea or concept.
paliwanag
Slang Meanings
to borrow money
I need to borrow money from you, I can't pay my debt.
Kailangan ko nang pumalibhasa sa'yo, wala akong pambayad sa utang ko.
to borrow
Can you borrow my cellphone, I have an important call to make.
Pumilabhasa ka sa akin ng cellphone, may importanteng tawag ako.
to borrow (more formally)
I borrowed a book from my friend, but I kept it for a long time.
Nanghiram ako ng libro mula sa kaibigan ko, pero pumalibhasa ako ng matagal.