liwayway
liwáyway with stress marks
dawn; break of day
Usage Note
Liwayway is a poetic and literary word for dawn, frequently used in songs, poetry, and formal writing. It is also the name of a long-running Filipino komiks magazine, reflecting its association with new beginnings and cultural identity.
Examples
" Gumising ako sa liwayway. "
Natural Translation
I woke up at dawn.
Literal Translation
Woke I at dawn.
" Maganda ang liwayway. "
Natural Translation
The dawn is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the dawn.
" Sa pagsapit ng liwayway, unti-unting napalitan ng ginto ang madilim na langit sa silangan. "
Natural Translation
As dawn arrived, the dark sky in the east was gradually replaced by gold.
Literal Translation
At the arriving of dawn, little-by-little replaced by gold the dark sky in east.
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