Umaraw (en. To become sunny)

u-ma-raw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the presence of sunlight.
It was already two in the afternoon when it became sunny after a long rain.
Umabot na ng alas-dos ng hapon nang umaraw pagkatapos ng mahabang pag-ulan.
To start to brighten or become sunny.
In the morning, it became sunny and added brightness to the surroundings.
Sa umaga, umaraw at nagdagdag ito ng ningning sa paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'araw' which means 'sun' or 'day'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The weather became sunny
The weather became sunny.
Umaraw ang panahon

Related Words

sun
The main star of our solar system that provides light and heat to the Earth.
araw

Slang Meanings

it rained
It was sunny before, but suddenly it rained.
Dati umaraw, pero bigla nalang umulan.
burned
Because of the intense heat, it felt like I got burned by the sun.
Dahil sa sobrang init, parang umaraw na nasunog ang balat ko.
heat
It feels good to rest when it's sunny because the warmth is enjoyable.
Ang sarap magpahinga pag umaraw kasi ang saya ng kainit.