Salingsing (en. Silhouette)

/sɐliŋˈsiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An artistic creation that often refers to a form or shape that depicts the outline of a shadow.

The silhouette of her face is beautiful under the light.

Ang salingsing ng kanyang mukha ay napakaganda sa ilalim ng liwanag.

Drawings or images that show something, usually without color.

The silhouette was created using black ink on white paper.

Nagawa ang salingsing gamit ang itim na tinta sa puting papel.

verb

To draw or create a silhouette.

You need to silhouette yourself on the paper.

Kailangan mong salingsingin ang iyong sarili sa papel.

Spanish (salsing)

moon silhouette

A silhouette that is in the shape of the moon.

salingsing ng buwan

shadow

A shadow is a dark shape that appears when light is not directly caught by an object.

anino

A term for a relationship that isn't serious, often associated with 'friends with benefits'.

We're just looking for a salingsing, we don't want any labels.

Naghahanap lang kami ng salingsing, ayaw naming magkaroon ng labels.

In the context of people, it can also refer to friends or companions that aren't very well-known or close.

He's my salingsing in the group, we're not that close yet.

Siya ang salingsing ko sa grupo, di pa kami masyadong close.