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dilim

dilím with stress marks

darkness

noun di-LIM Native origin Less Common
Animals & Nature Weather

Usage Note

Dilim refers to the absence of light and is most frequently used in its adjective form, 'madilim,' to describe a dark room or the onset of night. It is a common everyday word used to talk about the environment, weather, or even the lack of power during a blackout.

Examples

Beginner

" Madilim sa labas. "

Natural Translation

It is dark outside.

Literal Translation

Dark at outside.

Intermediate

" Natatakot ako sa dilim. "

Natural Translation

I am afraid of the darkness.

Literal Translation

Scared I in the darkness.

Advanced

" Nawalan ng kuryente kaya nabalot ng dilim ang buong bahay bago pa man maghapunan. "

Natural Translation

The power went out, so the whole house was enveloped in darkness even before dinner.

Literal Translation

Lost of electricity so enveloped by darkness the whole house before even dinner.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

dumilim AF VERB

to become dark

magdilim AF VERB

to get dark

Object Focus Verbs

diliman OF VERB

to darken something

padilimin OF VERB

to be overtaken by darkness

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