From root: ilaw
Usage Note
Pang-ilaw is a noun referring to things used as a source of light, like a flashlight or a torch when walking in the dark.
Examples
" May dala akong pang-ilaw. "
Natural Translation
I brought a lighting device.
Literal Translation
Has carried I-that lighting-device.
" Sira ang aming pang-ilaw. "
Natural Translation
Our lighting device is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the our lighting-device.
" Mabuti na lang at may dala kaming pang-ilaw, dahil bigla na lang nawalan ng kuryente sa buong baryo. "
Natural Translation
It's a good thing we brought a lighting device, because the power suddenly went out in the whole village.
Literal Translation
Good just and has carried we-that lighting-device, because suddenly just lost of electricity in whole village.
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