From root: dilaw
Usage Note
Manilaw-nilaw describes a faint yellow tint, often used for ripening fruit or physical signs like jaundice in eyes.
Examples
" Manilaw-nilaw ang dahon. "
Natural Translation
The leaf is yellowish.
Literal Translation
Yellowish the leaf.
" Manilaw-nilaw ang buhok ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's hair is yellowish.
Literal Translation
Yellowish the hair of child.
" Manilaw-nilaw na ang mga dahon ng puno, tanda na malapit nang dumating ang taglamig. "
Natural Translation
The leaves of the tree are turning yellowish, a sign that winter is about to arrive.
Literal Translation
Yellowish now the leaves of tree, sign that near already arrive the winter.
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