luwag
luwág with stress marks
spaciousness; leniency
Usage Note
Luwag covers both physical spaciousness — as in a room with plenty of space — and figurative leniency or looseness, such as flexible rules or a relaxed schedule. It contrasts with 'sikip' (tightness or strictness) and is valued in Filipino domestic and social life as a sign of comfort and ease.
Examples
" May luwag pa ang kwarto. "
Natural Translation
The room still has space.
Literal Translation
Has space still the room.
" Maganda ang luwag ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The spaciousness of the house is good.
Literal Translation
Good the spaciousness of house.
" Dahil sa luwag ng bagong opisina, mas komportable nang makapagtrabaho ang mga empleyado araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
Because of the spaciousness of the new office, the employees can now work more comfortably every day.
Literal Translation
Because of the spaciousness of new office, more comfortable now can-work the employees every-day.
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