litaw
litáw with stress marks
visible; well-known
Usage Note
Litaw describes something that is visible, prominent, or that has surfaced into view — used for physical visibility as well as figurative prominence. The verb lumitaw means to emerge or appear, and is commonly used when something or someone becomes publicly known.
Examples
" Litaw ang pangalan mo. "
Natural Translation
Your name is showing.
Literal Translation
Visible the name your.
" Litaw ang buwan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The moon is visible today.
Literal Translation
Visible the moon today.
" Bagaman natatakpan ng ulap, litaw pa rin ang tuktok ng bundok mula sa aming bintana. "
Natural Translation
Although covered by clouds, the peak of the mountain is still visible from our window.
Literal Translation
Although covered by cloud, visible still the peak of mountain from our window.
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