Usage Note
Saliyab is a literary or poetic word for flame, less common in everyday speech than 'apoy' (fire). It is found in Tagalog poetry and literature to evoke vivid imagery of burning or passion. In some regional dialects it is used more naturally.
Examples
" Maliwanag ang saliyab ng kandila. "
Natural Translation
The flame of the candle is bright.
Literal Translation
Bright the flame of candle.
" Malaki ang saliyab ng apoy. "
Natural Translation
The flame of the fire is big.
Literal Translation
Big the flame of fire.
" Sa tula ng makata, ang saliyab ng pag-ibig ay inihalintulad sa apoy na hindi namamatay kahit sa gitna ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
In the poet's poem, the flame of love is likened to a fire that does not die even in the middle of the rain.
Literal Translation
In poem of poet, the flame of love is likened to fire that not dying even in middle of rain.
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