aliw
áliw with stress marks
comfort, consolation, happiness
Usage Note
Aliw encompasses both the idea of being comforted in sadness and of finding joy or entertainment. It is used when someone cheers up a grieving person (umaliw) and also in the context of leisure and fun (aliwan, meaning amusement park or entertainment). It reflects the Filipino value of emotional support within community.
Examples
" Aliw ko ang musika. "
Natural Translation
Music is my comfort.
Literal Translation
Comfort my the music.
" Ang aso ay nagbibigay ng aliw. "
Natural Translation
The dog gives comfort.
Literal Translation
The dog is giving of comfort.
" Sa gitna ng kanyang kalungkutan, ang tanging aliw niya ay ang pagkukuwento ng mga matatandang kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
In the midst of her sadness, her only comfort was the storytelling of her old friends.
Literal Translation
In middle of her sadness, the only comfort her was the storytelling of the old friends.
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