kaliwanagan
clarity or enlightenment
From root: liwanag
Usage Note
Kaliwanagan refers to the state of being bright or an abstract sense of understanding and mental clarity.
Examples
" Kailangan natin ng kaliwanagan. "
Natural Translation
We need clarity.
Literal Translation
Need we of clarity.
" Humingi siya ng kaliwanagan sa isyu. "
Natural Translation
He/She asked for clarity on the issue.
Literal Translation
Asked he/she of enlightenment/clarity on the issue.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang pag-iisip at panalangin, dumating sa kanya ang kaliwanagan kung anong landas ang dapat niyang tahakin. "
Natural Translation
After long reflection and prayer, clarity came to her about which path she should take.
Literal Translation
After of long thinking and prayer, came to her the clarity which path the should she take.
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