From root: liwanag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagliwanag
nag-li-WA-nag
brightened
Present (Incomplete)
nagliliwanag
nag-li-li-WA-nag
brightening
Future (Contemplated)
magliliwanag
mag-li-li-WA-nag
will brighten
Usage Note
Magliwanag is used when describing something that becomes bright or clear, such as the sky at dawn or a person's understanding of a complex topic. It often carries a poetic or hopeful tone when used in figurative contexts regarding a person's future or a situation.
Examples
" Nagliliwanag na ang langit. "
Natural Translation
The sky is brightening.
Literal Translation
Is-brightening already the sky.
" Gusto niyang magliwanag ang silid. "
Natural Translation
He wants to brighten up the room.
Literal Translation
Want he/she to brighten the room.
" Habang papalapit ang umaga, dahan-dahang nagliliwanag ang silangan at nagigising ang buong nayon. "
Natural Translation
As morning approaches, the east slowly brightens and the whole village wakes up.
Literal Translation
While approaching the morning, slowly brightening the east and waking the whole village.
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