From root: ilaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umilaw
u-mi-LAW
shone
Present (Incomplete)
umiilaw
u-mi-i-LAW
shining
Future (Contemplated)
iilaw
i-i-LAW
will shine
Usage Note
Umilaw is used when an object starts to emit light or glows, such as a bulb turning on or a dashboard indicator flashing. It is commonly used in technical contexts to describe electronic devices being activated or signaling a status change.
Examples
" Umilaw ang ilaw sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
The light in the kitchen lit up.
Literal Translation
Lit-up the light in kitchen.
" Nakita kong umilaw ang mga bituin. "
Natural Translation
I saw the stars shine.
Literal Translation
Saw I shine the (plural) star.
" Pagkapindot ko sa switch, biglang umilaw ang buong silid na dati ay madilim. "
Natural Translation
As soon as I pressed the switch, the whole room that had been dark suddenly lit up.
Literal Translation
Upon-press my on switch, suddenly lit-up the whole room that before was dark.
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