liwanag
liwánag with stress marks
clarity; light; shine
Usage Note
Liwanag refers to physical brightness, but it is also used to describe the clarity of an explanation or situation. It serves as the root for the common verb "ipaliwanag," which is used when asking someone to explain a concept or make something clear.
Examples
" Maganda ang liwanag dito. "
Natural Translation
The light here is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the light here.
" Ang liwanag ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
The moonlight is bright.
Literal Translation
The clarity/light of the moon.
" Dahil sa liwanag ng kaniyang paliwanag, naintindihan namin agad kung paano gawin ang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
Because of the clarity of her explanation, we immediately understood how to do the project.
Literal Translation
Because of the clarity of her explanation, understood we immediately how to-do the project.
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