lantad
lantád with stress marks
exposed; in full view
Usage Note
Lantad implies that something previously hidden or private has been made visible or revealed. It is used both literally (an uncovered area) and figuratively (a secret exposed or a person's wrongdoings revealed). The verb ilantad means to reveal or expose.
Examples
" Lantad ang sugat niya. "
Natural Translation
His wound is exposed.
Literal Translation
Exposed the wound his.
" Lantad ang sikreto nila. "
Natural Translation
Their secret is exposed.
Literal Translation
Exposed the secret their.
" Nang ilantad ng mga reporter ang katotohanan, lantad na sa publiko ang pandaraya ng mga opisyal. "
Natural Translation
When the reporters exposed the truth, the officials' corruption was laid bare to the public.
Literal Translation
When exposed by reporters the truth, exposed already to public the cheating of officials.
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