From root: linaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
luminaw
lu-mi-NAW
became clear
Present (Incomplete)
luluminaw
lu-lu-mi-NAW
becoming clear
Future (Contemplated)
lulinaw
lu-li-NAW
will become clear
Usage Note
Luminaw is used when describing physical clarity, such as water or vision, or abstract clarity like a situation or explanation becoming easier to understand. It often implies a transition from a state of confusion or blurriness to one of transparency.
Examples
" Luminaw na ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
The water has become clear.
Literal Translation
Became-clear already the water.
" Nagsimulang luminaw ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
The water started to become clear.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-clear the water.
" Matapos ipaliwanag ng guro ang aralin nang dahan-dahan, saka lang luminaw sa amin ang dating nakalilitong paksa. "
Natural Translation
After the teacher explained the lesson slowly, only then did the previously confusing topic become clear to us.
Literal Translation
After explained by-the teacher the lesson slowly, only then became-clear to us the formerly confusing topic.
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