Takipsilim (en. Twilight)
/takipˈsilim/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The time between day and night when the light begins to fade.
At twilight, the birds return to their nests.
Sa takipsilim, ang mga ibon ay nagbabalik sa kanilang mga pugad.
The state of light that exists when the sun is about to set.
Twilight provides a beautiful view in the town.
Ang takipsilim ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin sa bayan.
A symbol of change or the passage of time.
Twilight is often regarded as a symbol of the passage of time.
Ang takipsilim ay madalas na itinuturing na simbolo ng paglipas ng panahon.
Etymology
from the word 'takip' meaning 'to cover' and 'silim' meaning 'dusk'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
twilight of life
the last part of a life or period.
takipsilim ng buhay
at twilight
at the time of twilight.
sa takipsilim
Related Words
light
the light of the sun that rises.
sikat
night
the period of darkness after twilight.
gabi
Slang Meanings
Accept it, there's no going back.
It's like the twilight of our love, there's really no hope.
Parang takipsilim na ang pagmamahalan namin, wala na talagang pag-asa.
The moments when the atmosphere becomes cold.
The twilight in our conversation, it just hurts the heart.
Yung takipsilim sa kwentuhan namin, ang sakit na tuloy sa puso.
Time of breeze, joy, or memories.
In the twilight, the surroundings are so romantic, I just want to say 'wish everyone could have this.'
Sa takipsilim, sobrang romantic ng paligid, parang gusto ko na lang magpawing 'sana all.'