From root: linaw
Usage Note
Malinaw is used to describe things that are visually transparent or ideas that are easy to understand. For example, malinaw ang kanyang paliwanag means his explanation is clear.
Examples
" Malinaw ang langit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is clear today.
Literal Translation
Clear the sky today.
" Malinaw ang tubig sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The sea water is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the water in the sea.
" Napakalinaw ng paliwanag ng guro kaya naintindihan agad ng lahat ng estudyante ang leksyon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher's explanation was so clear that all the students immediately understood the lesson.
Literal Translation
Very-clear the explanation of teacher so understood immediately by all the students the lesson.
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