lumiwanag
to become bright
From root: liwanag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumiwanag
lu-mi-WA-nag
became bright
Present (Incomplete)
lumiliwanag
lu-mi-li-WA-nag
becoming bright
Future (Contemplated)
liliwanag
li-li-WA-nag
will become bright
Usage Note
Lumiwanag is used when describing a physical change in light, such as the dawn or a room being lit, but it is also frequently used metaphorically to mean a situation or concept has become clear. It often appears in the phrase 'lumiwanag ang isip' to describe a moment of sudden realization or clarity.
Examples
" Lumiwanag na ang langit. "
Natural Translation
The sky has brightened.
Literal Translation
Brightened already the sky.
" Nagsimulang lumiwanag ang langit. "
Natural Translation
The sky started to brighten.
Literal Translation
Started to brighten the sky.
" Bigla na lang lumiwanag ang isip ko nang ipaliwanag ng guro ang tamang sagot. "
Natural Translation
Everything suddenly became clear to me when the teacher explained the correct answer.
Literal Translation
Suddenly just brightened the mind my when explained by teacher the correct answer.
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