From root: ilaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inilaw
i-ni-LAW
used as a light
Present (Incomplete)
iniilaw
i-ni-I-law
using as a light
Future (Contemplated)
iilaw
i-I-law
will use as a light
Usage Note
Iilaw is used when designating a specific object, such as a candle or a mobile phone, to serve as a source of illumination in a dark environment. It is typically utilized when one is about to use an item as a makeshift or temporary light source.
Examples
" Iilaw natin ang kandila. "
Natural Translation
Let's use the candle as a light.
Literal Translation
Use-as-light we the candle.
" Mabuting iilaw ang cellphone mo. "
Natural Translation
Your cellphone is good to use as a light.
Literal Translation
Good to-light the cellphone of-you.
" Nang biglang mawalan ng kuryente, iniilaw na lang namin ang cellphone para makita ang daan papunta sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
When the power suddenly went out, we just used our phones as a light to see the way to the door.
Literal Translation
When suddenly lost of electricity, using-as-light just we the cellphone to see the way going to-the door.
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