linaw
línaw with stress marks
clarity (sound or voice)
Usage Note
Linaw refers to the clarity and audibility of a voice or sound, commonly used with the prefix ma- (malinaw) to describe something easy to hear. It is also frequently used to ask if an explanation or a phone connection is clear and understandable.
Examples
" Malinaw ang tinig niya. "
Natural Translation
Her voice is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the voice her.
" Ang linaw ng pagkakasabi niya ng salita. "
Natural Translation
His pronunciation of the word is very clear.
Literal Translation
Clarity of saying his/her of word.
" Hindi maganda ang linaw ng tawag dahil mahina ang signal sa lugar na pinupuntahan namin. "
Natural Translation
The clarity of the call isn't good because the signal is weak in the place we're going to.
Literal Translation
Not good the clarity of call because weak the signal in place that being-gone-to our.
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