From root: liwanag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
niliwanag
ni-li-WA-nag
clarified
Present (Incomplete)
nililiwanag
ni-li-li-WA-nag
clarifying
Future (Contemplated)
liliwanagin
li-li-wa-NA-gin
will clarify
Usage Note
Liwanagin is used when someone needs to make a specific point, statement, or situation clear to avoid misunderstanding. It is commonly employed in formal discussions or when resolving confusing matters to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Examples
" Liwanagin mo nga ito. "
Natural Translation
Please clarify this.
Literal Translation
Clarify you please this.
" Kailangan mong liwanagin ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to clarify your answer.
Literal Translation
Need you clarify the answer your.
" Bago tayo magpasya, gusto kong liwanagin ang ilang bagay na baka hindi pa malinaw sa inyo. "
Natural Translation
Before we decide, I want to clarify a few things that may not yet be clear to you.
Literal Translation
Before we decide, want I to-clarify the some things that maybe not yet clear to you.
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