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    Umilaw (en. To turn yellow)

    /uˈmilaʊ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that refers to a change of color to yellow.
    The leaves of the tree turned yellow when the sun rose.
    Umilaw ang dahon ng puno sa pagsikat ng araw.
    The occurrence of a yellow color along with a process or change.
    The banana peel turned yellow as it ripened.
    Umilaw ang balat ng saging habang ito ay hinog.

    Etymology

    From the word 'ilaw' meaning light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The sky turned yellow
    The sky became yellow due to the sunrise.
    Umilaw ang langit

    Related Words

    light
    Refers to light or something that provides light.
    ilaw
    yellow
    The opposite of blue, referring to a specific color.
    dilaw

    Slang Meanings

    might as well just be a glowing light
    Your makeup's too thick now, so just glow on the side!
    Kumapal na yung makeup mo, kaya umilaw ka na lang sa tabi!
    shined
    Your performance was beautiful, you really shined!
    Ang ganda ng performance mo, umilaw ka talaga!