Siglaw (en. Vigor)

/siɡ.law/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state full of vigor and energy.
The vigor of her behavior is contagious.
Ang siglaw ng kanyang pag-uugali ay nakakahawa.
A visual strength or appealing action.
The vigor of the artist's performance truly amazed the audience.
Ang siglaw ng pagganap ng artista ay talagang namangha sa mga tao.
A behavior full of life and vigor.
The children are playing with vigor and joy.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro na may siglaw at saya.

Etymology

From the root word 'sigla' meaning vitality or vigor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of vigor
also has vitality or joy.
may siglaw
lost its vigor
lost its vitality or energy.
nawala ang siglaw

Related Words

vigor
State of being lively or full of life.
sigla
life
Condition of having existence or vitality.
buhay

Slang Meanings

The hardship of life
Sometimes, all I feel is the struggle with my debts.
Minsan, siglaw lang ang nararamdaman ko sa mga utang.
Eating delicious food
I indulged at the eatery earlier, the sinigang was so good!
Nag-siglaw ako sa karinderya kanina, ang sarap ng sinigang!
Thrilled or giddy
When I saw him, the thrill I felt was like a downpour of happiness.
Nang makita ko siya, ang siglaw ko parang bumuhos ang ulan ng saya.