Umaliw (en. To entertain)
u-ma-liw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the action of entertaining someone.
Sometimes, we need to entertain ourselves to reduce stress.
Minsan, kailangan natin umaliw sa sarili natin upang mabawasan ang stress.
The process of bringing joy or amusement to a person or group.
The parents entertained the children through stories.
Ang magulang ay umaliw sa mga bata sa pamamagitan ng kwento.
Carrying out activities that bring joy.
We need to amuse ourselves with good music.
Kailangan nating umaliw sa pamamagitan ng magandang musika.
Etymology
Originated from Tagalog, related to comfort and solace.
Common Phrases and Expressions
entertain others
to provide joy to others
umaliw ng iba
entertain oneself
to bring joy to oneself
umaliw sa sarili
Related Words
amusement
A term used to describe joy or entertainment.
aliw
joy
State of being happy or entertained.
kasiyahan
Slang Meanings
To bond or have fun.
Do you want to hang out at the beach later?
Gusto mong umaliw sa beach mamaya?
To show off or go out to have a good time.
He always has fun when he's with friends.
Lagi siyang umaliw pag may mga kaibigan siya.
To be active in games or activities.
Let's have fun with video games later!
Umaliw tayo sa mga video games mamaya!